Advocacy Resources
In alignment with the mission and vision of TNOTA as stated HERE, TNOTA continues to work closely with our lobbyists at Capitol & 5th Public Strategies as well as AOTA State Affairs to monitor legislation and regulations that impact occupational therapy at both the state and federal levels. Read about legislation we're tracking below!
If you have any questions or input about these or other legislative or advocacy issues, please contact TNOTA as listed here.
TNOTA believes that advocacy is critical to maintaining the health and visibility of occupational therapy in Tennessee. Membership in TNOTA supports our efforts to represent occupational therapy in legislative and regulatory affairs and gives a powerful, united voice to occupational therapy practitioners across our state. TNOTA is always working to develop more publicly available resources to enable OT practitioners, educators, and students to better advocate for our profession. If you have a resource you'd like to see, contact [email protected].
Telehealth Insurance Coverage
With the passage of the Tennessee telepractice bill, most healthcare providers' telehealth services are required under the new law to be covered similarly to in-person services. However, due to some of the bill's language, this is not guaranteed for occupational therapy practitioners at this time. TNOTA is working with our lobbyists and others to help rectify this language difference in order to ensure payment parity for our telehealth services. Watch this space for updates as the situation evolves.
While some insurance providers are covering OT services via telehealth, this varies based on provider rules. TNOTA's advocacy team has compiled a current list of telehealth coverage in Tennessee, updated 7/6/2021. This document includes link to contact insurance providers who have not yet covered telehealth services. This list will be updated as changes are made.
Read more on AOTA's website.
TNOTA's Lobbyists: Working for you!
TNOTA employs a lobbying firm that closely monitors legislation and executive orders from our Tennessee government.
Read the latest update from Capitol & 5th!
Find your legislators
To better inform yourself on issues that affect the provision of OT services in Tennessee, find your legislators and see where they stand on issues that impact our profession.
Other Templates
Tennessee Health Disparities Task Force
Visit this website to learn more!
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