Opportunities for Clinical O&P Research Support from the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association, in partnership with the Center for O&P Learning & Evidence-Based Practice (COPL), is proud to announce a Request for Pilot Grant Proposals in 16 potential areas of orthotic and prosthetic research including an open topic. There […]
Submit Comments on CMS’ Proposed Rule on O&P Qualified Providers On January 11, CMS released a proposed rule that would enact the long awaited provisions of Section 1834(h) of the Social Security Act, which establishes requirements for qualified suppliers and qualified practitioners, and restricts payments to providers who don’t meet those criteria. The proposal is […]
AOPA is celebrating its 100 year anniversary in 2017 and is proud to unveil its commemorative website, www.AOPA100.org. The website’s theme is “Your Story is Our Story” and features AOPA’s history, an interactive timeline, photo gallery, O&P stories from AOPA members, and AOPA’s plans for the future. Members are encouraged to share photos and memories […]
C2C Innovative Solutions, the Medicare appeals contractor who processes all DMEPOS appeals at the second level, also known as reconsideration, has announced implementation dates for its expansion of the formal telephone discussion demonstration. This program, currently limited to DMEPOS claims in Jurisdiction C and D, will be expanded to include claims for orthoses as of […]
