Advocacy

Hand therapists, either occupational or physical therapists, have a very important role and place in the medical community.  We help patients who have experienced significant injuries or diagnoses that could alter daily function.  In order to continue the great work we do, we need to band together to make our voice heard.

Healthcare, reimbursement, policies, and laws are ever changing and can affect how we practice.  The Texas Society for Hand Therapy seeks to:

• Inform you about changes to policies and laws
• Encourage cohesiveness towards common goals
• Provide you with information about national and state legislature
• Educate therapists on how they can get involved in advocating for our profession
• Provide a sounding board for opinions and thoughts
• Organize a group to work with other occupational and physical therapists to meet with our state legislators

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