On July 10, we informed you that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the resumption of certain audit activity beginning on August 3, 2020. AOPA, through its involvement on the DME MAC Advisory Councils has since learned that CMS has clarified the scope of the audits that will resume on August 3. […]

Anton Johannesson, PhD, CPO, Caitlin Deom, PT, DPT, and John Frederick, CPO/L are recipients of the 2020 Howard R. Thranhardt Award. The Award, established in 1996 by a gift from J.E. Hanger in memory of Howard R. Thranhardt, CP, has become one of the most distinguished honors in the orthotics and prosthetics profession. The winners […]

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently updated its COVID-19 Reduction of Provider Burden Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to provide updates on the resumption of Medicare audit activity and revised implementation dates for Medicare prior authorization of six lower limb prosthesis codes. Resumption of Medicare Audits The FAQ was updated to indicate […]

Take a peek and see what we have in store for you at the 2020 Virtual National Assembly, you won’t be disappointed! Here are just a few highlights… Hear from innovative and engaging speakers like Dr. Michael Lovdal, Dr. Prateek Grover, and Dr. Naz Wahab. Learn the latest in clinical and technical education and business […]