The No Surprises Act
If you are a therapist who provides services to uninsured or self pay individuals, then don't be surprised by the No Surprises Act.
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Connie Sakell-, MOTR/L
- Nov 22, 2021
- 2 min
Ready for a pay cut... again?
Medical providers are bracing for pending changes in reimbursement. How bad will it be for therapists? Let's review....
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Connie Sakell-, MOTR/L
- Oct 27, 2021
- 3 min
Correct Coding (ahem.. documentation) for Therapeutic Activity
Learn the documentation requirements to support the use of Therapeutic Activity when billing Medicare.
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Elisha Becker
- Jun 8, 2021
- 3 min
Here. There. And Everywhere...
More and More, therapists are transitioning to taking Home Health, Outpatient Part B, or Medicaid in home therapy positions. Whether...
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Connie Sakell-, MOTR/L
- Mar 5, 2021
- 2 min
What I Want To Grow Into Next...
If you are ready to imagine a different future for yourself, a side gig as a 1099 / IC gives you the flexibility to "try before you buy".
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Alexia Larson, MAFM
- Feb 25, 2021
- 2 min
Do I qualify for The Paycheck Protection Program?
IF YOU ARE YOUR OWN BOSS... JUST MAYBE. Is there help for Independents? Yes.... under certain conditions. Are you still suffering from...
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Lexi
- Feb 8, 2021
- 1 min
Ever wonder about Worker's Compensation as an IC?
Worker’s Compensation Insurance- have you ever wondered about it? What does it cover? Do you need it? Is it mandatory? Worker’s...
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Connie Sakell-, MOTR/L
- Feb 3, 2021
- 4 min
Understanding the Difference Between PRN (W-2) and Independent Contractor (1099)
You're looking for work and as you scroll through job sites, you see positions that are listed as either PRN or Independent Contract work....
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Connie Sakell-, MOTR/L
- Dec 10, 2020
- 3 min
WORK HARDER! EARN LESS!
YOU MIGHT ASSUME THAT A HIGHER COMPLEXITY EVALUATION WOULD MEAN HIGHER REIMBURSEMENT. YOU WOULD BE WRONG..... On December 1, 2020, the...
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Connie Sakell-, MOTR/L
- Oct 19, 2020
- 3 min
Why (Y)Our 9% is Different
Understand how your Medicare reimbursement is calculated and why 9% may not be 9%.....
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Connie Sakell-, MOTR/L
- Sep 10, 2020
- 2 min
Assistant and Independent Contractor? Yes, please!
Can PTAs/OTAs be Independent Contractors? This is a question often asked to the ITA Team and answered here.
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Connie Sakell-, MOTR/L
- Jul 16, 2020
- 2 min
Stand Out From the Crowd.
STRATEGIES FOR NEW GRAD THERAPISTS FROM AN OT WHO HAS BEEN THERE... BY: CONNIE SAKELLAROPOULOS, MOTR/L New license (congratulations!), a...
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Connie Sakell-, MOTR/L
- Jun 29, 2020
- 3 min
Make Your Best Workforce Independent.
How ITA Membership supports businesses and therapists.
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Connie Sakell-, MOTR/L
- Jun 22, 2020
- 2 min
The Freedom of Independent. The Benefits of Employment.
Creating your benefit package as an Independent Contractor is easy with ITA.
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Connie Sakell-, MOTR/L
- Apr 22, 2020
- 3 min
Optimism for the future is good. Planning for it is critical.
As communities prepare to re-open, recognize and take advantage of the growing need for independent contract therapists.
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Connie Sakell-, MOTR/L
- Mar 10, 2020
- 2 min
ITA Membership is about to get even better.
One of the biggest concerns Independent Contract Therapists have with going independent is access to benefits. ITA is about to change that.
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Connie Sakell-, MOTR/L
- Mar 2, 2020
- 2 min
Why I Choose to be an Independent Contract Therapist
I used to be unemployed. Now I have job offers, but I choose to work as an independent contractor. Here's my story.
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Connie Sakell-, MOTR/L
- Feb 16, 2020
- 2 min