Advocacy in Action: Protecting OT practice in Missouri
2025
Lindsay Bright, OTD, OTR/L,
Maria Lindbergh, MOT, OTR/L, ECHM, Claire Schueler, MSOT, OTR/L
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Meet the team
Lindsay Bright, OTD, OTR/L
Maria Lindbergh, MOT, OTR/L, ECHM
Claire Schueler, MOT, OTR/L
Jacque Sample, DrOT, M.Ed., OTR/L, FAOTA
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Why does advocacy matter?
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What does MOTA do to advocate for me?
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MOTA Advocacy Strategic Task Force
Prioritize Advocacy Efforts
Objectives
Advocacy Partners
OT/Lawmaker Relationship
Support pro-OT policy
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Communicate threats
Show Me Healthcare Advocacy Coalition
Multidisciplinary
Address State Health Care Issues
Share Resources & Info
Support Initiatives
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MOTA Advocacy Community of Practice
Provide Updates
Identify Priorities
Delegate Tasks
We NEED YOU!
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What issues are MOTA currently addressing?
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Section 504 Protections
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Anti-DEI Legislation
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Medicaid
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Medicaid as part of MO constitution
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Government shutdown
Medicare will continue to pay claims submitted during the shutdown. However, Medicare will not be providing oversight to the MACs who pay these claims.
Medicare will not reimburse for telehealth services provided on and after October 1st.
Medicaid currently has enough funding to last the first three months of the fiscal year.
Federal rulemaking is expected to be delayed, including for the 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule.
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MO First Steps
Scope of practice
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Virtual interdisciplinary meeting scheduled for November 4th
What can I do to get involved?
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Ways to be involved
Be a MOTA member
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Attend Advocacy COP meetings
Ask your legislators to grab a coffee!
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Hill Day 2026
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Governor Appointed Positions
OTPs= Natural Leaders
State Level Commissions
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Student Advocacy Ambassador
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Questions?
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Contact us
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motapractice@gmail.com
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