by The IOTA Association | Apr 30, 2020 | IOTA, Legislation
“What a success! Our OT Legislative Day turned out to be an amazing event! Legislators were eager to come and see how strong their grip was, which gave us the perfect opportunity to promote and advocate for our profession! Not only did we educate them about OT...
by The IOTA Association | Jun 27, 2019
by The IOTA Association | Nov 19, 2018 | IOTA, Legislation
As your AOTA Representative, I am busily engaged in the RA fall meeting that is currently in process, through November 12th. The Representative Assembly is currently considering 5 motions, mostly dealing with the entry-level of OTs and OTAs. I hope that you are...
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 | Jun 16, 2018
Meetings are held on the third Friday of every third month, 10:30-12:00, at the Medicaid Division, in Room D-West at 3232 Elder St. If you are calling in, please use the updated call-in information below. If you are not with the Department, after selecting “Join WebEx...
by The IOTA Association | May 25, 2018
by The IOTA Association | Apr 13, 2018 | Call to Action, Legislation
On March 23, 2018: OTP Karla Brown attended the Negotiated Rule Making session with the State Department of Education to give input from OTPs and IOTA regarding rulemaking that affects OTPs working in school settings. There was new wording passed in 2018 Legislature...
by The IOTA Association | Apr 10, 2018 | Call to Action, Legislation
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR COMMENT WITH THE STATE ACTING GOVERNOR LITTLE SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER— LICENSING FREEDOM ACT—REVIEW OF STATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (Boise, ID) – Lieutenant Governor Brad Little – in his capacity as acting governor – signed an...
by The IOTA Association | Mar 29, 2018 | Call to Action, Legislation
H503, which relates to occupational and physical therapist placement on the career ladder, will be heard in house education on Monday 2/26. The bill will allow the state department of education to place OTs and PTs who choose to apply for certification on the career...
by The IOTA Association | Jan 3, 2018 | IOTA, Legislation
Please help us welcome Jessie Given, COTA/L, to the IOTA Executive Board. Jessie will serve as the Legislative and Reimbursement Chair. We are excited to have her join us! “Hello, I’m Jessie Given! I graduated from Brown Mackie College in 2014. I am a...