House committee hears bill to modernize occupational therapy scope in Alaska The House Labor and Commerce Committee heard invited testimony on HB 347, which would update Alaska’s occupational therapy statute to reflect national standards, clarify OTA roles, allow direct access for patients, and remove wording that excluded volunteers; no committee vote was taken on the bill.

Alaska is on the brink of a major shift in occupational therapy, aiming to enhance patient care and access with the introduction of House Bill 347.

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