ASHT Blog

Posted by Missy Thurlow, MBA, OTR/L, CHT on May 17, 2023

It is my pleasure to share information about the ASHT 2023 Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX September 28 – October 1, 2023. This Annual Meeting gives therapists who specialize in the upper extremity a chance to come together for educational sessions, practice updates, advocacy, research, vendor…

Posted by Practice Division on May 09, 2023

Hand therapists, like many clinicians, are facing financial burdens due to outdated Medicare reimbursement calculations under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS). While practice costs have risen over the past two decades, payments from Medicare have declined when factoring for inflation.…

Posted by Kendyl Brock Hunter, OTR/L, CHT on April 14, 2023

Did you ever think about the relationship between the cheetah and the gazelle? A cheetah is the fastest land animal on the planet. They can reach 60 mph in just four strides. The gazelle is quick and agile, too, but not as fast as the cheetah. Yet, on average, the cheetah catches its prey only once…

Posted by Jenny M. Dorich, PhD, MBA, OTR/L, CHT on March 23, 2023

Calling all hand and upper extremity researchers: We invite you to share your work either virtually or in person with a captive audience at this year’s ASHT Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX, September 28 - October 1, 2023. ASHT is seeking current research studies of all levels relevant to…

Posted by Diane Coker, PT, DPT, CHT on February 07, 2023

ASHT exists, even thrives, because of our many members who get excited about being involved in this great organization. And there is no better time to get involved with ASHT than now because we have added several new elements to our nominations process. These changes were ratified by the members in…