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The Amplify OT Podcast
by Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L
The Amplify OT Podcast is your go-to show for making sense of healthcare policy, advocacy, and reimbursement in occupational therapy. Hosted by Clarice Grote—occupational therapist, founder of Amplify OT, and self-proclaimed policy nerd who actually enjoys reading the long documents most people avoid—this podcast breaks down complex systems so you can navigate them with confidence.No matter where you are in your occupational therapy journey—student, new grad, educator, or experienced clinician—you belong here as an important part of our OT Amplifier community. Each episode is designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to understand how policy impacts your practice, your patients, and the future of the profession.The work you do matters. Your voice matters. And advocacy isn’t just possible—it’s powerful. So let’s get started—because change starts here.
Episodes
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Ep 66: Unpacking Medicaid Work Requirements (and Why They Matter)
Medicaid Work Requirements: What Occupational Therapy Practitioners Need to Know Welcome to The Amplify OT Podcast with your host, Clarice Grote—occupational therapist, founder of Amplify OT, and self-proclaimed policy nerd who actually enjoys reading the long documents most people avoid. No…
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Ep 65: Understanding the Benefits and Limitations of Using AI in Healthcare and Clinical Practice
Understanding the Benefits and Limitations of Using AI in Healthcare and Clinical Practice Welcome to The Amplify OT Podcast with your host, Clarice Grote—occupational therapist, founder of Amplify OT, and self-proclaimed policy nerd who actually enjoys reading the long documents most people…
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Ep 64: Hospice vs Palliative Care: OT's Role in Care and Comfort
Hospice vs Palliative Care: OT's Role in Care and Comfort Welcome to The Amplify OT Podcast with your host, Clarice Grote—occupational therapist, founder of Amplify OT, and self-proclaimed policy nerd who actually enjoys reading the long documents most people avoid. No matter where you are in…
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Ep 63: Home Health OT vs OT in the Home: Differences in Billing and Practice
Home Health OT vs OT in the Home: Differences in Billing and Practice Welcome to The Amplify OT Podcast with your host, Clarice Grote—occupational therapist, founder of Amplify OT, and self-proclaimed policy nerd who actually enjoys reading the long documents most people avoid. No matter where…
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Ep 62: Financial Freedom for Occupational Therapists with Doug Vestal
Financial Freedom for Occupational Therapists with Doug Vestal As occupational therapists, our primary goal is to help and be in service of others. But to do that, we often undervalue our services, leaving us underpaid, undervalued, and on the road to burnout. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be...
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Ep 61: 2025 Advocacy Updates: Navigating a New Congress, New Presidency, and New Initiatives
2025 Advocacy Updates: Navigating a New Congress, New Presidency, and New Initiatives The start of 2025 has had a lot in store for us as we navigate a new congress, a new presidential administration, and all that is being proposed as a result of these individuals settling into their new…
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Ep 60: Healthcare Changes for 2025: End of Year Review
Healthcare Changes for 2025: End of Year Review With the closing of another year and looking ahead to a new Congress as well as a new presidential term, we can expect to see quite a few changes in healthcare policy. That’s why this week on The Amplify OT Podcast and my final episode of 2024, I am...
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Ep 59: Voting for Healthcare in the 2024 Election: Breaking Down Trump and Harris’ Policies
Voting for Healthcare in the 2024 Election The 2024 presidential election is upon us, and while healthcare plays an important role in every election cycle, this year’s election has a huge emphasis on healthcare and access to healthcare services. This, as we know, doesn’t just impact us as...
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Ep 58: PACE Programs: Patient-Centered Care in Action with Courtney Barr
PACE Programs: Patient-Centered Care in Action with Courtney Barr While many programs appear too good to be true, PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) programs are the real deal. Courtney Barr joins me on the podcast as we dive into the transformative impact of these...
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Ep 57: Addressing Fraud And Upholding the Professional Integrity of OTs [Strengthening Occupational Therapy from Within]
Addressing Fraud And Upholding the Professional Integrity of OTs [Strengthening Occupational Therapy from Within] As clinicians, it is our job to find the balance between operating in a legal, ethical, and professional manner while always keeping the client’s well-being a top priority. As you may...
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Ep 56: Social Media's Impact on Our Professional Trust and Credibility [Strengthening Occupational Therapy from Within]
Social Media's Impact on Our Professional Trust and Credibility [Strengthening Occupational Therapy from Within] We tend to talk about advocacy as a way of trying to control external factors, predominantly policy and regulation, however, there is so much we can do as practitioners ourselves to...
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Ep 55: How the Overturn of the Chevron Deference Will Impact The Future of Healthcare with John Miller
How the Overturn of the Chevron Deference Will Impact The Future of Healthcare with John Miller If you’re in the Amplify OT Membership or you’ve been paying attention to the Supreme Court then you may have heard about the overturning of the Chevron deference. Regardless if you’ve joined the...
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Ep 54: Stop Saying "No One Knows What Occupational Therapy Is"
Stop Saying "No One Knows What Occupational Therapy Is" I am standing on my soapbox when I say we have to stop saying, “No one knows what OT is”. I’ll be honest, I am guilty of this myself and am proactively working to change it because this phrase is detrimental to our profession and our...
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Ep 53: Insurance and How It Impacts Our Plan of Care [Replay]
Insurance and How It Impacts Our Plan of Care [Replay] As a therapy provider, you will see many insurance types including private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, as well as others. That’s why this week on The Amplify OT Podcast, I am talking about how insurance impacts our plan of care! Join the...
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Ep 52: Skilled Nursing Facilities vs. Nursing Homes: What You Need to Know
Skilled Nursing Facilities vs. Nursing Homes: What You Need to Know Often skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and nursing homes are used interchangeably as many facilities offer both services, however, they are two separate things. With the negative stigma surrounding nursing homes, it is important…
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Ep 51: Decoding Medicare Advantage and Medicaid MCOs: Understanding the Coverage
Decoding Medicare Advantage and Medicaid MCOs: Understanding the Coverage You may have heard (or even said) that Medicare Advantage is great if you’re healthy but terrible if you’re sick. But why is that? This week on The Amplify OT Podcast, I’m sharing what Medicare Advantage is, why it’s…
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Ep 50: Volume-Based vs. Value-Based Reimbursement Models in OT
Volume-Based vs. Value-Based Reimbursement Models in OT Reimbursement models, in healthcare and business in general, incentivize specific behaviors. The reimbursement model you work under will directly influence what is expected of you. Once you have a better understanding of the incentive...
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Ep 49: Amplifying Impact: Clarice’s Journey from Clinician to OT Visionary
Amplifying Impact: Clarice’s Journey from Clinician to OT Visionary I had the incredible honor of receiving AOTA’s Gary Kielhofner Emerging Leader Award this year. So in celebration of this career achievement, Lindsay Bright joins me as my guest host to interview me on my journey from practicing...
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Ep 48: Spring 2024 Amplify OT and Healthcare Advocacy Updates
Spring 2024 Amplify OT and Healthcare Advocacy Updates 2023 was a big year for passing healthcare legislation. A lot of what came through Congress in 2023 is starting to be implemented early in 2024, impacting OT in a big way. That’s why this week on The Amplify OT Podcast, I am talking about OT...
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Ep 47: Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) in Skilled Nursing Facilities [Replay]
Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) in Skilled Nursing Facilities [Replay] Today's episode is all about the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF). Join the Amplify OT Membership As an exclusive bonus for podcast listeners, you can join the Amplify OT Membership…
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Ep 46: From Policy to Practice: Everything You Need to Know About Section GG
From Policy to Practice: Everything You Need to Know About Section GG Section GG is one of my favorite topics to talk about because it was really one of the first indications of CMS starting to pay attention to function, mobility, and self-care as an outcome desired from healthcare services. This...
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Ep 45: An Interview with AOTA’s Vice-President Candidates Natalie Chang Wright and Christina Reyes Smith [Election Series Part 3]
Ep 45: An Interview with AOTA’s Vice-President Candidates Natalie Chang Wright and Christina Reyes Smith [Election Series Part 3] AOTA’s elections are upon us! That’s why this week on The Amplify OT Podcast, through a 3-part episode series, I am sitting down with the candidates running for...
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Ep 44: An Interview with AOTA’s Presidential Candidates Michael Pizzi and Vikram Pagpatan [Election Series Part 2]
An Interview with AOTA’s Presidential Candidates Michael Pizzi and Vikram Pagpatan [Election Series Part 2] AOTA’s elections are upon us! That’s why this week on The Amplify OT Podcast, through a 3-part episode series, I am sitting down with the candidates running for President and Vice-President...
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Ep 43: An Interview with AOTA’s Presidential Candidates Karen Sames & Arameh Avarizade [Election Series Part 1]
An Interview with AOTA’s Presidential Candidates Karen Sames & Arameh Avarizade [Election Series Part 1] AOTA’s elections are upon us! That’s why this week on The Amplify OT Podcast, through a 3-part episode series, I am sitting down with the candidates running for President and Vice-President in...
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Ep 42: The Value of Membership in Shaping the OT Profession with Vikram Pagpatan
The Value of Membership in Shaping the OT Profession with Vikram Pagpatan AOTA’s elections are upon us and historically, less than 4% of members participate in annual voting. This is such a small percentage of practitioners influencing the future of our profession. Today I am joined by AOTA’s...
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Ep 41: Cuts to OT for 2024 + Good News
Cuts to OT for 2024 + Good News As we enter into a new year, it’s time to take another deep dive into the important updates that shape our profession and why it is so important to keep advocating year after year. That’s why this week on The Amplify OT Podcast, I am talking about cuts to OT in…
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Ep 40: Take Action Today! Advocate Against 2024 Medicare Cuts
Take Action Today! Advocate Against 2024 Medicare Cuts Over the past couple of years we have routinely seen reductions in reimbursement underneath the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and this year is no different. While AOTA is working diligently to advocate for our profession, your voice...
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Ep 39: Fall 2023 Amplify OT and Healthcare Policy Updates {Bonus Episode}
Fall 2023 Amplify OT and Healthcare Policy Updates {Bonus Episode} This bonus episode is outside of our regularly scheduled content but I wanted to pop in and give you some updates and let you know about policy changes going into effect. Join the Amplify OT Membership As an exclusive bonus for...
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Ep 38: Medicare and Medicaid Policy Updates: RUGS, PDPM, MDS
Medicare and Medicaid Policy Updates: RUGS, PDPM, MDS Is Medicare No Longer Paying for OT in SNF? I’ve seen a lot of concern on social media and in my DMs about potential significant changes to PDPM in Skilled Nursing Facilities, specifically around Medicare no longer paying for OT in SNF. You…
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Ep 37: When OT Can Stand Alone in Home Health
When OT Can Stand Alone in Home Health How many visits does another qualified practitioner have to complete before occupational therapy can stand alone for a Medicare home health patient? This is a question I got asked more than once and wanted to take the time to get to the bottom of this…
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Ep 36: Diving into Deductibles: Untangling the Complexity of Health Insurance Pricing
Diving into Deductibles: Untangling the Complexity of Health Insurance Pricing Deductibles are an important, yet often misunderstood factor in the American health insurance system. I recently got asked a question from someone wondering if we truly have our health insurance if it doesn't kick in...
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Ep 35: Billing for Point of Service (POS) Documentation
Billing for Point of Service (POS) Documentation Questions around billing are ones I get asked quite often and like any other type of billing, billing for point of service documentation can be tricky to navigate. The main reason I find that people want to include their documentation or chart…
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Ep 34: Doing Your Due Diligence as a Licensed OT Practitioner with Raphie Wagner
Doing Your Due Diligence as a Licensed OT Practitioner with Raphie Wagner You hear me preach on the podcast all the time about doing your due diligence in order to protect your license. We’re going to drive this point home in today’s episode as our guest, Raphie Wagner learned firsthand the...
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Ep 33: How Management Shapes Our Perspective: Transitioning Into Director of Rehab with Lauren Burns
How Management Shapes Our Perspective: Transitioning Into Director of Rehab with Lauren Burns Stepping into a leadership role comes with its own unique mindset challenges of imposter syndrome, finding balance, and just the adjustment to new responsibilities and perspectives. That’s why this week…
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Ep 32: Decoding Medicare's Alphabet Soup: Medicare Plans
Decoding Medicare's Alphabet Soup: Medicare Plans It is no wonder so many people get confused about the difference between Medicare plans as they are only distinguished by a different letter of the alphabet. As an OT practitioner, it is always helpful to know the difference between plans so that...
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Ep 31: Direct Access in OT: Do I Need a Physician's Prescription?
Direct Access in OT: Do I Need a Physician's Prescription? Another question I often get asked is whether or not occupational therapists need a physician’s referral in order to see a patient. This question primarily comes up in private practice or outpatient settings where the patient can ask for...
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Ep 30: 2023 Mid-Year OT Advocacy Updates You Can Take Action On TODAY
2023 Mid-Year OT Advocacy Updates You Can Take Action On TODAY We are officially mid-way through the year and some exciting things are finally being introduced to Congress. This means we have the opportunity to step up and be an advocate for change within the Occupational Therapy profession.…
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Ep 29: Inspiring Innovation: OT in Tech, DME and Entrepreneurship with Dr. Brandy Archie
Inspiring Innovation: OT in Tech, DME and Entrepreneurship with Dr. Brandy Archie As a practicing OT, you know the importance and value that obtaining the necessary DME and adaptable equipment has on reaching your patient's goals. Unfortunately, it can be a challenge to find and obtain the right...
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Ep 28: How to be Successful in Inpatient Rehab as an OT Practitioner with Courtney the OT
How to be Successful in Inpatient Rehab as an OT Practitioner with Courtney the OT The Amplify OT Podcast website I’ve talked before on the podcast about the importance of continually learning and being well-versed in your knowledge of the profession within your setting and across other settings…
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Ep 27: The Role of OT in Acute Care and the Challenges of Discharge Planning
The Role of Occupational Therapy in Acute Care and the Challenges of Discharge Planning Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L The Amplify OT Podcast website In acute care settings when it comes to getting your patients home safely, it truly is a team effort between the occupational therapists and case...
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Ep 26: Can OT and PT Co-Treat in Acute Care?
Can Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Co-Treat in Acute Care? Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L The Amplify OT Podcast website A question I see a lot on social media and in my DMs is about if PT and OT can co-treat in acute care and if so, how can they make sure it is being billed correctly.…
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Ep 25: How the Expiration of the COVID-19 PHE Impacts Occupational Therapy. Are you Ready?
The End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency If you’re listening to this episode when it is released, we’ve gotten used to our “new normal” following the COVID-19 pandemic. This “normal” is about to shift yet again as the COVID-19 public health emergency officially comes to an end on May 11th,...
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Conversations on Creating Change in the OT Profession & Our Opinions on the Full Scope OT Movement with Brock from The Occupied Podcast
Conversations on Creating Change in the OT Profession & Our Opinions on the Full Scope OT Movement with Brock from The Occupied Podcast Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L The Amplify OT Podcast website You may have recently heard of the Full-Scope OT Movement across social media and while the language and...
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Ep 23: How to Choose the Correct CPT® Codes with Mandy Chamberlain of OT Flourish
How to Choose the Correct CPT® Codes with Mandy Chamberlain of OT Flourish Questions about billing are some of the most common questions we get asked because if things are not billed correctly, not only can you be undervaluing yourself as a practitioner, it creates this trickle-down effect that...
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Ep 22: Everything You Need to Know About Skilled OT Services
Occupational Therapy Skilled Services Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L I’m sure every OT or OTA has documented that a patient would benefit from skilled occupational therapy services or skilled occupational therapy intervention but how many actually know what it means to provide a skilled service? That’s...
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Ep 21: Is AOTA Advocating for You? Meet the Team!
Occupational Therapy Advocacy and AOTA Advocacy Efforts and Team Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L The Amplify OT Podcast website Advocacy is one of my favorite soap boxes to stand on because we as clinicians have a huge responsibility to advocate for the continued and future success of our profession....
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Ep 20: 2022 Year-End OT Advocacy Wins and Losses for OT
2022 Occupational Therapy Advocacy Wins and Loses We just ended the 117th Congress with some wins, some losses, but most importantly, a plan to keep moving forward to improve the Occupational Therapy profession for both patients and practitioners! That’s why this week on The Amplify OT Podcast, I...
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Special Episode: Can You Justify the Need for Occupational Therapy?
Can You Justify the Need for Occupational Therapy? Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L In a time where we are asked to do more with less time and provide high-quality care, are you able to justify why OT is needed? We know we are providing value, so why don't others see that? What are we missing? In this...
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Ep 18: Conversations with AOTA’s President, Alyson Stover, on Advocacy, Leadership, and Membership
Conversations with AOTA’s President, Alyson Stover, on Advocacy, Leadership, and Membership Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L The Amplify OT Podcast website Curious about what the AOTA President has to say about advocacy, leadership, and the role of occupational therapy? In this episode, we talk about...
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Ep 17: Advocacy Initiatives for 2022 with Heather Parsons, VP of Federal Affairs at AOTA
Advocacy Initiatives for 2022 Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L A lot of times, we think that policy is something that happens to us, but today’s guest shares how we have an impact on the policies going to congress. This week on The Amplify OT Podcast, it is my great honor to be joined by my guest Heather...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Amplify OT Podcast is your go-to show for making sense of healthcare policy, advocacy, and reimbursement in occupational therapy. Hosted by Clarice Grote—occupational therapist, founder of Amplify OT, and self-proclaimed policy nerd who actually enjoys reading the long documents most people avoid—this podcast breaks down complex systems so you can navigate them with confidence.No matter where you are in your occupational therapy journey—student, new grad, educator, or experienced clinician—you belong here as an important part of our OT Amplifier community. Each episode is designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to understand how policy impacts your practice, your patients, and the future of the profession.The work you do matters. Your voice matters. And advocacy isn’t just possible—it’s powerful. So let’s get started—because change starts here.
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