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“We need you…you are LOTA”. “If not you, then who? If not now, then when?”. LOTA Mission Statement. The mission of LOTA is to promote excellence in education, legislative advocacy, public awareness and resources to advance an evidence based occupational therapy profession. . - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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“We need you…you are LOTA”
“If not you, then who? If not now, then when?”
LOTA MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of LOTA is to promote excellence in education, legislative advocacy, public awareness and resources to advance an evidence based occupational therapy profession.
LOTA VISION STATEMENT
LOTA advances excellence in the occupational therapy profession to meet the needs of the society it serves in the state of Louisiana.
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN LOTA??
LOTA is the only entity in Louisiana that pays for a lobbyist to protect your practice and reimbursement in Louisiana.
LOTA LOBBYIST KEVIN HAYES
WAYS LOTA BENEFITS FROM OUR LOBBYIST
Regularly reviews House & Senate Bills and other legal documents that could impact our practice in the state of Louisiana
Contacts the authors of the bills to advocate for changes and/or modifications so that our practice is protected
WAYS LOTA BENEFITS FROM OUR LOBBYIST
Lobby on behalf of occupational therapy practitioners in the state of Louisiana: Interacts with politicians on a regular basis to maintain rapport and promote awareness for occupational therapy
Attend meetings representing the interest of occupational therapy in our state
Provides legislative updates to LOTA for email blast and website publication
EXPENSE OF A LOBBYIST
LOTA Lobbyist contract:
$15,000 annually
Other comparable healthcare professional’s lobbyists cost on average $20,000 - $30,000 annually
VICTORIES MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR LOBBYIST
HERE ARE JUST A FEW THINGS…
2007 - Senate Bill (SB) 110 was relative to the practice act governing certified athletic trainers ( legislature was attempting to change the athletic trainer’s act by seeking to redefine from treating an “athlete” to treat a broader spectrum of clients.) LOTA voiced opposition to the bill via our lobbyist. Lobbyist attended numerous meetings
Result: this part of the bill died on the floor
2001 - House Bill (HB) 152, added “occupational therapists” to certain definitions of “health care provider.”
INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR
PROSTHETICS… 2008 - HB 318, Requires health insurance
coverage of prosthetic devices and prosthetic services
2008 - HB 516, Provides relative to coverage of rehabilitative services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language pathology therapy (this provides OT as “standard benefits” in health insurance policies)
OT CAN RECEIVE ORDERS FROM NURSE
PRACTITIONERS… 2001 - HB 919, Allows occupational therapists
to receive orders from advance practice registered nurses
2003 - SB, 866, Provides for increased sources of referral for occupational therapists and for access without referral for limited services relative to the State Board of Medical Examiners
2010 - HB 264, Clarified that OT’s are covered under the Medical Malpractice Act
WORKER’S COMP ADVISORY BOARD…
2003 - SCR 112, Creates and provides for the Workers’ Compensation Advisory Board (OT originally in bill, then when went to House floor all providers were removed….something that is monitored)
2005 - HB 333, Authorizes physician assistants to refer patients to occupational therapists (Lobbyist worked with Rep. Shepherd to file this bill on behalf of LOTA)
OT’S CAN MAKE SPLINTS…
2008 - HB 799, LOTA’s Lobbyist was successful in amending the bill to make it clear that the proposed law shall not prohibit a licensed OT from practicing within the scope of practice in regards to orthotic devices (splints)
EARLY STEPS…
2012 - HB 1, Successful in restoring a $1.3 million cut to the Community Based Program for the Early Steps Program
2013 – HB 375, Authorizes a fee schedule known as a cost participation for services of the Early Steps Childhood disability Intervention Program. The funding for the program has been difficult to maintain and HB 375 was seen as an answer to save the program
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OF LOTA
MEMBERSHIP
EDUCATION
Opportunity to earn up to 4 FREE CEU’s by participating in quarterly district meetings
Discounts on continuing education opportunities
CEU opportunities across the state
Multi-tracked Annual Spring Conference
Online CEUs Care2Learn available at www.LOTA.org
PUBLIC AWARENESS AND RESOURCES
Annual Legislative Open House
Social Media
LOTA Facebook page
Email Updates
LOTA Website http://www.lota.org/
PUBLIC AWARENESS AND RESOURCES
Networking
LOTA Public Member Directory
Career Center
Annual Spring Conference Social and Silent Auction
Assistance with practice area issues
Todd Poche Endowed Scholarship Fund
BOARD OF VOLUNTEERS
Work collaboratively across the state to: Quarterly board meetings to ensure
management and growth of the association
Promote OT & advocate for our profession
Identify continuing education needs/wants and work to offer courses
When an issue presents, the Board works to identify practitioners within an area of expertise to address needs/concerns
Provide email updates
AND LOTA COULD DO SO MUCH MORE,
BUT…
WE MUST INCREASE MEMBERSHIP…
In order to have the finances to pay for:
Lobbyist ($15,000/annually)
Management Company (~$19,400/annually)
Accountant ($350—annual taxes)
Website, Telephone, Mailings, Insurance, etc. (~$2,500/annually)
Fees to process credit card payments (~$2,000/annually) Fees incurred by LOTA for convenience to members.
Payment by check saves LOTA 3% of CC fees.
WE MUST INCREASE MEMBERSHIP…
To support financial expenses of LOTA’s management company: Process membership
applications
Process credit card and other payments
Update the website
Oversees budget & assists to update financials on monthly basis
Manage database with CEUs
Alert practitioners to issues relative to the profession
Respond to consumers in a timely & efficient manner
Assure Bylaws are followed
Assist in the management of conferences
WE MUST INCREASE MEMBERSHIP…
To sustain and further grow our Association To have a greater resource
of volunteers to assist on committees, to serve as Board members, to generate ideas, and to insure our future as a profession.
NUMBERS DON’T LIE…
Of the Registered OT/OTA’s in the state of LA only ~18% are members of LOTA.
Our membership constantly fluctuates, and we need continued membership support.
Even if all current members were OT practitioners paying $100 annual dues, this WOULD NOT be enough to cover our current expenses, despite significant cuts.
COST COMPARISON
OT’s: $100/annually = $8.33/month or
one less sub sandwich meal /month.
COTA’S: $75 Annually = $6.25/month or
one less hamburger meal/month.
COST COMPARISON
Student: $25/annually = $2.08/month or
one less beverage/month.
When you look at the cost compared to everyday purchases, it really is
not that expensive.
Be A Part of the 400
LOTA is using this power point in a “grass roots” effort to reach practitioners throughout our state. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved, but at the least, please be a member and encourage others to join! Financials are always challenging and your membership is needed. We hope that this presentation has answered why your membership is important and what LOTA provides to you as a practitioner.
Thank you
To Help Protect Your ProfessionJoin LOTA Today:
Phone: 1-225-291-2806Website: www.lota.org