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1981

Qualifying service language regarding occupational therapy in home health was rescinded as part of budget cuts passed under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 (P.L. 97-35).  However, occupational therapy in home health was expanded to allow for continuation of home health services based on need for occupational therapy.  AOTF begins publishing the Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, with Elaine Viseltear as its first editor.

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