One for All: A New Alliance Forms
March 2006

One for All: A New Alliance Forms

The O&P community has long suffered from fragmented and uncooperative lobbying and government relations endeavors on Capitol Hill. But now, AOPA, the Academy, ABC and NAAOP have formed a new Alliance to address government affairs issues on behalf of the O&P profession. Learn more about how and why this coalition formed and its objectives.

By Tyler Wilson

Media Spotlight Shines on O&P

The national media has focused its attention—via television shows, magazine articles and newspaper stories—on the O&P profession more in the last few years than ever before. Learn how you can work with the media to draw the spotlight to your facility, patients and profession.

By Marique Newell

Ask the AOPA Expert: Answers from AOPA Reimbursement and Compliance Experts

AOPA staff expert Virginia Torsch provides answers to frequently asked questions from O&P professionals.

Insurance Contracts: Can O&P Even Up the Odds? 

As you probably know, it's illegal for multiple O&P facilities to engage in collective negotiations with an insurance company. Discover the steps you can take to improve your bargaining power.

By Steve Brannock

Ron Farquharson: Fulfilling the Needs of the End User

The O&P Almanac caught up with Ron Farquharson, owner and president of O&P-supply company Texas Assistive Devices LLC, in Brazonia, Texas, to get his thoughts on how to develop new products, market effectively and achieve business success in the O&P profession.

Key Questions to Answer Before Opening Your Business

Marlon Moore, CO, has successfully grown his business since opening shop four years ago. Find out the steps Moore took to establish his referral base, market the business and build his successful operation.