Outpatient Medicare services provided by occupational therapy assistants comprise 37% of all outpatient therapy services

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This insightful statistic reveals just how crucial it is that we support occupational therapy assistants in their efforts to provide quality care. Occupational therapy assistants are highly trained health professionals who specialize in helping individuals develop, recover and maintain the skills needed for everyday living and working. They help improve quality of life, increase independence, and reduce disability by assessing clients’ needs and providing them with therapeutic activities and exercises.

Author: American Occupational Therapy Association

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