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2014 Policy Forum Leave Behind Folder

Left-side – Background Info

Cover Letter

1. Mobility Saves – January 2014 Executive Director Letter – The Documentation Clearly Affirms That O&P Services Saves Money for Payers and Helps Preserve or Regain Mobility

2. DME MAC Split Code Orthoses

3. Competitive Bidding Comments – Directions for OTS Orthotics

4.) ANPRM Competitive Bidding

5.) Dobson-DaVanzo Report for Illegal Providers

6.) Outcomes Research in O&P – ‘What’s Next?’

7.) AOPA Member Notice – VA Appropriations for O&P Education

8.) Appeals to the ALJs – Stretching the Breaking Point

9.) Post Acute Care Bundling – A MOST SERIOUS THREAT

10.) CMS Announces RAC Transitions & Refinements

11.) Audit Other Claims Action and Rescinding Notice

12.) OMHA Announcement of ALJ Delays

13.) OMHA Session Underscores Controversy About ALJs, Good Intentions Abound, But No Short-Term Solutions Offered and Proposed Reforms Carry Challenges

14.) Letter to Hon. Tavenner in regards to ALJ delays

15.) Tavenner Response on 03/14/2014 in regards to ALJ delays

Right-Side – Issue Papers

1.) 2014 Policy Forum Agenda

2.) Honorable Kevin Brady (R-TX) Reception Invitation

3.) Policy Forum Folder Announcements

4.) Attendee Welcome Letter

5.) 2014 Policy Forum Talking Points

6.) Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) Breakfast Invitation

7.) 7th Annual AOPA 2014 Wine Tasting & Auction Donation Form

8.) Political Action Committee Authorization Form 2014 – 2018

9.) Congressional Staff: Who They Are and What They Do

10.) Key Points for Personal Visits with Legislators

11.) Personal Visit Follow Up Letters to Legislators

12.) Places of Interest, Restaurants, and Gift Shops around the District of Columbia

13.) 2014 Policy Forum Evaluation

14.) Congressional Visit Summary – Feedback Form

15.) Thank You to the 2014 AOPA Policy Forum Corporate Sponsors