May 26, 2026

Your member-only e-newsletter for occupational therapy practice, professional growth, and advocacy.

Time is Running Out to Register for the Virtual Adult Rehabilitation Conference

Earn up to 9.5 contact hours at the virtual Adult Rehabilitation Specialty Conference—June 1-2—focused on practical strategies and clinical tools for your clients in acute and post-acute settings. Register for live or on-demand viewing.

Emergency medical transportation can be expensive and unpredictable. MASA plans help protect members from out-of-pocket costs associated with emergency transport services, including air or ground ambulance. When emergencies happen, having protection in place can provide critical peace of mind.

RECOVER Act Would End Arbitrary Cut to Occupational Therapy Payments

In April, the Removing Excessive Cuts to Outpatient and Vital Essential Rehabilitation (RECOVER) Act (HR 8386) was introduced to repeal the multiple procedure payment reduction (MPPR) arbitrary cut to therapy payments. Last week, as Congress took several important steps towards fixing the flawed Medicare Part B Payment system, AOTA was working to make sure the RECOVER Act is included in these efforts. We need your voice. Ask Congress to support the RECOVER Act, which will increase payment for therapy services.

AOTA Advocacy in Action: Department of Labor Policy Forum

AOTA member Lisa Krefft, MSL, OTR-L, OHP, and AOTA Legislative Representative Andy Bopp recently participated in a U.S. Department of Labor Policy Forum that reviewed successes and challenges in advancing stay-at-work and return-to-work policies. Krefft and Bopp advocated for the role of OT practitioners in enabling workers to return to work after an accident or illness. Learn more about the forum.

Explore AOTA Resources on Pediatric Feeding Disorder this May

Looking for opportunities to increase your clinical knowledge of pediatric feeding disorder? Explore AOTA’s resources, including the Mealtime Occupations Community of Practice and the AOTA Position Statement, Feeding, Eating, and Swallowing Approaches in Occupational Therapy this May, which is Pediatric Feeding Disorder Awareness Month. 

Exciting OT Compact News!

Tennessee joins Maryland, Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia as the latest state to issue compact privileges to practice. And governors in Kansas and Oklahoma recently signed legislation to join the compact, bringing the total number of compact states to 34. Check out more information about the OT Compact.

Use Updated Quality Tool in Your Everyday Practice

Use the Quality Evaluation Strategy Tool (QUEST), developed by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), to help assess and improve service quality for occupational therapy services. The updated 2025 version now includes 19 core quality indicators applicable across all settings and populations. Free resources include:

Updated online course, videos, and podcast
Comprehensive guide with worksheets and case studies in seven languages

OT in the News

AOTA member Amanda Cable, OTD, OTR/L, helped a stroke survivor achieve his goal of proposing to his girlfriend after months of occupational therapy, which included typing, fine motor control, and using both hands for functional tasks. "The reason I became an OT was because of moments and opportunities like this. It's so special to be a part of making dreams a reality for someone. I don't think that feeling will ever get old."