Recently added articles from Administration & Management Special Interest Section Quarterly / American Occupational Therapy Association:
New Opportunities in Low Vision Rehabilitation
Jun 01, 2008; ... The median age in the United States is widely recognized to be the highest in history, with the senior segment on the verge of exploding. The U.S. Census Bureau (2005) projects a doubling of the senior population from today's 35 million to 70 million by 2030. With this increase, the National Eye ...
Electronic Documentation: A Conversation About Alternatives
Dec 01, 2007; ... Editor's Note. The authors neither have financial interests nor received incentives from any of the companies participating in this article. Further, this article does not serve to endorse products mentioned here; rather, its intent is to provide information for its ...
How To Apply the New Medicare Part B Documentation Requirements
Sep 01, 2007; ... Over the past year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has been more directive in the documentation requirements for Medicare Part B. The most recent changes published in Transmittal 63 (effective January 29, 2007) issued recommendations for specific measurement instruments ...
Pediatric Private Practice: Perks and Pitfalls
Jun 01, 2007; ... Many occupational therapy practitioners dream of starting their own business. They may find being their own boss appealing or believe that they can find better opportunities than those available in the existing employment systems. Or perhaps they are lured by the flexibility associated with ...
OTAs as Entrepreneurs
Mar 01, 2007; ... We are delighted to present three visionary occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) who are entrepreneurs and administrators/managers of organizations that provide occupational therapy services. We share their personal accomplishments as examples of what OTAs are capable of achieving as ...
Challenges in the Supervision of Entry-Level Therapists
Dec 01, 2006; ... The rookie year is a decisive one for professional athletes. Similarly, the first year of practicing occupational therapy-when recent graduates transition from students to independent practitioners-is an influential one. This transformation occurs most smoothly under the guidance of supervisors ...
From the Chairperson
Dec 01, 2006; ... AMSIS Committee 2006-2009 Welcomes You! As of the 2006 American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Conference, you have a new Administration & Management Special Interest Section (AMSIS) Standing Committee that will serve for the next 3 years. As your representative ...