W.E.L.L. Matters Podcast
Welcome to W.E.L.L., Worldly Empowerment, Living and Learning, Matters Podcast, presented by Align OT. This is where healthcare and community professionals unite—both locally and globally—to empower every individual with inclusive opportunities for health and well-being. Through candid conversations and shared wisdom, we explore how collective action can break down barriers, elevate care equity, and foster thriving communities.
Our mission is simple yet vital: to educate, uplift, and support people of all backgrounds. We explore and connect to real-world stories and innovative programs that support our well-being.
Join us on this journey of connection, compassion, and change. Together, we’re creating spaces where every voice matters, every need is honored, and everyone has the opportunity to flourish.
W.E.L.L. Matters Podcast
Policy, advocacy, and insurance reinbursement with occupational therapy individual and group Tx
A broader perspective on occupational therapy's role in advocacy and working within the practice framework. Clarice discusses her mission to empower clinicians to be the change they want to see in healthcare. She advocates and educates Occupational Therapy Practitioners (OTPs) so that they gain a greater understanding of our value and the opportunities that presently exist within healthcare, especially with value-based care. She further explains the goals of Amplify OT in advocating for our profession and increasing the competence level of OTPs skills through courses, resources, and community. Group therapy, wellness, and a preventive model are touched upon. She will be providing a 5-week course on Medicare, health insurance, and reimbursement in the future. Clarice and Amplify OT help to address the confusion and frustrations related to supervision, policy, and best practices with a busy schedule from an OT perspective. She’s enjoying and is passionate about her new role as a leader and advocate for occupational therapy.
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Heidi MacAlpine http://www.alignOT.com
Learn more about Roland Depratti and his research:
Roland can find his contact information on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/roland-depratti
http://github.com/rdpratti/Medical-MIMIC-Research