#41: Does the Government and Health Policy Complicate Healthcare?

Today's episode features Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L Clarice Grote is an innovative occupational therapist leading the path toward change and opportunity in occupational therapy. As the Founder and CEO of Amplify OT, Clarice empowers practitioners, students, and leaders to understand how to advocate for change by understanding the complex US healthcare system. She specializes in creating understandable resources on Medicare policy, health insurance, billing, and state and federal legislative advocacy. Clarice is the recipient of the 2024 AOTA Gary Kielhofner Emerging Leader Award in recognition of her impact on transforming the landscape of policy education through her social media, the Amplify OT Podcast, and virtual courses utilized by practitioners, universities, and students.  Outside of her entrepreneurial endeavors, Clarice is deeply engaged in political action. She serves as an American Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee (AOTPAC) Ambassador for North Carolina and the Advocacy Co-Chair for the North Carolina OT Association. She can be found on social media @amplify_ot or at https://amplifyot.com/    In this episode Clarice shares: Why knowledge of health policy is so critical Practical ways to transition into healthcare policy roles How the lack of regulation around commercial insurance complicates healthcare How one person can make a difference in changing the healthcare landscape   Resources Shared The following resources were shared on today's episode.  Links included may be affiliate for the host or guest.  Amplify OT podcast: https://amplifyot.com/podcast/  OT Billing Guide - Free amplifyot.com/billing  OT Reimbursement Podcast Playlist and Guide - Free amplifyot.com/playlist  Amplify OT Membership: Amplifyot.com/membership  Amplify Therapy Summit Free to attend July 25-27: https://amplifytherapysummit.com/     Sponsors This episode is sponsored by Career Cliniq.  If you're wanting to make a career move and not sure which option is best, take the Career Cliniq Stream Ahead Career Assessment. It's the profile that I wish I had created first. Stream Ahead is thorough, comprehensive, and frankly, spot-on.  You can access the assessment here: https://www.streamaheadax.com/. Use the code: BRANDY10 for a 10% discount.   Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc    Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!