On January 9-11th more than 150 O&P industry leaders participated in the inaugural AOPA Leadership Conference held at the Eau Palm Resort & Spa in Palm Beach, Florida. While the stunning views and great weather outside of the meeting room proved to be quite a temptation, the group remained focused on the task at hand: discussing the […]
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What Do the Election Results Mean for O&P?
The November 4 Election brought in big changes in Congress, but how will this affect your business? Read the analysis from AOPA Executive Director, Tom Fise, JD below.
AOPA to Testify Today during SBA Hearing on Regulatory Fairness
AOPA will be testifying during today’s Regional SBA Hearing being held in Seattle, WA titled “Regulatory Fairness Hearing for Small Business.” AOPA will testify on behalf of our members on the RAC and Pre-payment audit practices jeopardizing the economic viability of our members. You may read AOPA’s submitted testimony online. Background This hearing is being […]
Next Medicare Open Door Forum to Discuss the CMS Proposed Physician Documentation Template Scheduled for June 13, 2013
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has announced that the second of several Open Door Forums to discuss the proposed physician documentation template for O&P services will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 4pm-5pm EDT. AOPA encourages all of its members to participate on this call and provide feedback to CMS regarding […]
AOPA Files Lawsuit Against CMS
American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association Files Lawsuit Against Medicare Arising from Unfair Medicare RAC/Pre-payment Audits, Where No Fraud Exists, and Challenges Unlawful Changes to Medicare Standard for Care of Medicare Amputees Today, the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) filed suit against HHS/Medicare in the Federal District Court for the District of Columbia, seeking relief […]