by the IOTA | Oct 31, 2023 | Advocacy, Call to Action, Event, IOTA, Meeting
As we head into November, I wanted to take a minute to update you regarding work the AOTA Representative Assembly (RA) has been completing. The RA was divided into three task groups this fall to review many items including those related to the role of OT in...
by the IOTA | Jun 29, 2023 | Advocacy, Call to Action, Legislation
Legislation is a slow process. It works differently than private enterprise and can be frustrating. Tonight, I was able to attend a Town Hall meeting hosted by Senator Kevin Cook. The theme of the meeting was managed care in Idaho and what does that look like. There...
by The IOTA Association | Feb 19, 2023 | Call to Action, IOTA, Legislation
Idaho Occupational Therapy Practitioners, As a direct result of your advocacy and the advocacy of our fellow State Associations for Athletic Trainers, Respiratory Therapists, Physical Therapists and Dieticians, Representative Erickson, the initial sponsor of HB28, put...
by The IOTA Association | Feb 13, 2023 | Call to Action, IOTA, Legislation
[READ THE UPDATE HERE] Dear Idaho Occupational Therapy Practitioner, The Idaho Division of Professional and Occupational Licenses has put forth proposed legislation, House Bill 28, to the House Health and Welfare Committee that would dissolve our current OT licensure...
by The IOTA Association | Jan 18, 2023 | Call to Action, Event, IOTA, Legislation
– Date: Monday January 30th – Time: 8am-12 pm – Location: Boise, in the Capitol Building Rotunda – All OT practitioners are welcome to join and help advocate for our profession! -You can join by ZOOM from anywhere in the state! Access the link here or on our Facebook...
by The IOTA Association | Sep 11, 2022 | Call to Action, Event, IOTA
The Idaho Occupational Therapy Association will ‘Go the Distance’ for our profession!!! IOTA is excited to be hosting ‘Go the Distance’ a Virtual 3-5K Fun Walk, Run, Stroll, Bike or Hike fundraising event to promote health and wellness, as well as a kickoff event to...
by The IOTA Association | Nov 11, 2021 | Call to Action, Event, IOTA, Meeting
IOTA Members, please join us on Sunday, November 14th at 6:30 for the 2021 IOTA Annual Business Meeting and Awards Ceremony. The meeting will be held virtually and we will be posting a link to the meeting later this week. Like all IOTA meetings, EVERYONE is welcome...
by The IOTA Association | Oct 1, 2021 | Call to Action, Education Programs, IOTA
The Idaho Occupational Therapy Association is thrilled to announce that we will be honoring exceptional OT / OTA students this year for The Future Leader’s Award. We will be recognizing a minimum of 4 students by giving them a Scholarship on behalf of...
by The IOTA Association | Jul 28, 2018 | Call to Action, Legislation, Meeting
On July 12, 2018, CMS released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) detailing proposed changes to the QPP, including the expansion of eligible clinician types to include physical therapists, occupational therapists, clinical social workers, and clinical...
by The IOTA Association | May 25, 2018 | Call to Action, Event
Announcement! This August, the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Idaho is excited to welcome 53 campers to Quaker Hill Camp & Conference Center in McCall, for MDA Summer Camp – our largest group yet! Due to the genetic nature of some muscle diseases, a majority of...