The American Orthotics and Prosthetics Association (AOPA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Teri Kuffel, JD will serve as Interim Executive Director effective January 1.
As you hopefully have heard, AOPA’s current Executive Director, Eve Lee, MBA, CAE, is resigning effective January 22 to become Chief Executive Officer of the Society of Interventional Radiology, where she can advance her career at an organization with a larger budget and staff.
As Interim Executive Director, Teri will guide AOPA through this transition in leadership, working with the Board of Directors and staff to ensure continuity in the administration of AOPA’s programs and services. Teri is deeply committed to AOPA’s mission, having previously served on AOPA’s Board of Directors for eight years, including President from December 2022 to November 2023. Throughout her many years of volunteer service, Teri has demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic insight, and a passion for advocacy and advancing the goals of AOPA.
It is with mixed emotions that the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) Board of Directors announce the departure of Eve Lee, MBA, CAE, who will be stepping down from her role as Executive Director, effective January 22, 2025.
Over the past six years Eve has been an integral part of our organization, leading with vision, passion, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to advancing AOPA and the O&P profession. We are grateful for Eve’s dedicated service, her contributions to fulfilling AOPA’s mission, and the increased value she has created for our members all of which will have a lasting impact on AOPA and O&P’s future.
Alexandria, VA (October 3, 2024) — Today, the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) announced the host cities for its National Assembly – through 2028.
2025: Orlando, FL (September 3-6)
2026: Las Vegas, NV (September 9-12)
2027: Long Beach, CA (September 22-25)
2028: Washington, DC (August 29-September 1)
AOPA strives to select attractive destinations that boast a vibrant downtown with restaurants, engaging attractions, and rich cultural experiences. In selecting host cities, AOPA carefully considers several factors: the convention center facilities and available space; date availability; hotel packages and costs; flight load; climate; and geographic location. Additionally, AOPA aims to establish strong partnerships with the host city to welcome and deliver new experiences for attendees.
Alexandria, VA (October 1, 2024) – The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) was pleased to award the 2024 Professor Hans Georg Näder Digital O&P Care Award to Joshua Steer, PhD on Sunday, September 15 during the 2024 National Assembly.
The Award was established in 2022 by a gift from Ottobock Healthcare in honor of Professor Hans Georg Näder and his many contributions to the field of Orthotics and Prosthetics worldwide. The purpose is to prepare the O&P profession for the future as digital care and innovations in technology continue to lead the direction of patient care.
Thank you for your support of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA). As you may have heard, AOPA is transitioning to a new member portal, and today, we are excited to announce the launch of the AOPA Hub.
We heard from many of you that the previous member portal did not meet your needs. The AOPA Hub will improve your member experience and provide you with more convenient access to the resources and tools you need.
Alexandria, VA – The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is excited to reveal the AOPA World Elite Business Mastercard®, a financial solution crafted to cater exclusively to the distinctive financial needs of orthotic & prosthetic businesses: AOPACard.com. The AOPA card offers up to 2.1% unlimited cash back on all purchases, and an opportunity to get $1,000 of your AOPA membership dues covered. These rewards were designed for business owners to be able to invest more into their business and add to their savings.
“I am thrilled to introduce this custom credit card program that will help AOPA members streamline their business expense management with powerful tools, and boost profitability through generous cash back rewards. This exclusive offering even includes a rebate on your membership dues, ensuring you, our members can access our invaluable benefits at a reduced cost.” – Eve Lee, MBA, CAE, AOPAExecutive Director
Key Highlights of the AOPA World Elite Business Mastercard:
Up to 2.1% Unlimited Cash Back*:Enjoy the savings of earning up to 2.1% unlimited cash back on all purchases, empowering your business to maximize their profit margins.
No Annual Fees & unlimited Employee Cards: The AOPA World Elite Business Mastercard® has no annual cardholder fees, making it cost-effective choice for all orthotic & prosthetic business owners.
Earn a $1,000 Rebate of AOPA Membership Dues*: Access all of the benefits of being an AOPA member at a discount by utilizing the opportunity to earn a $1,000 rebate of your AOPA dues after you meet your bonus requirements.
Included Expense Management Software: Streamline your business operations with the included expense management platform. Issuing free and unlimited cards to various users, managing spend limits, tracking real-time expenses, and requesting receipts or memos for each purchase have never been more efficient.
No Effect on Personal Credit*: Applying for the AOPA World Elite Business Mastercard has no impact on personal credit.
Learn more or apply today at AOPACard.com to experience the new method of reinvesting into your business.
*Important Notice: *Important Notice: Affiniti Finance, Inc. is the program manager of the AOPA World Elite Business Mastercard and is responsible for its operations, including but not limited to card issuance, rewards, management, and customer service. Cardholders are encouraged to review the comprehensive terms and conditions provided by Affiniti Finance, Inc., which can be accessed at affiniti.finance/legal. Affiniti Finance, Inc is not an FDIC-insured institution. AOPA World Elite Business Mastercard is issued by Patriot Bank, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated
Alexandria, VA (August 13, 2024) – The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is excited to reveal the AOPA World Elite Business Mastercard®, a financial solution crafted to cater exclusively to the distinctive financial needs of orthotic & prosthetic businesses: AOPACard.com. The AOPA card offers up to 2.1% unlimited cash back on all purchases, and an opportunity to get $1,000 of your AOPA membership dues covered. These rewards were designed for business owners to be able to invest more into their business and add to their savings.
“I am thrilled to introduce this custom credit card program that will help AOPA members streamline their business expense management with powerful tools, and boost profitability through generous cash back rewards. This exclusive offering even includes a rebate on your membership dues, ensuring you, our members can access our invaluable benefits at a reduced cost.” – Eve Lee, MBA, CAE, AOPA Executive Director
Earlier this year, AOPA communicated the exciting news that the DME MACs had published a proposed revision to the Medicare Lower Limb Prosthesis Policy that would expand coverage for pneumatic/hydraulic and/or microprocessor controlled prosthetic knees and certain advanced prosthetic feet for beneficiaries classified as functional level 2 (K2) ambulators. The proposed LCD represented a tremendous shift in coverage policy that recognized the clinical benefits these prosthetic components may offer to an entirely new population of patients that may benefit the most from what they offer. On Thursday, July 18, 2024, the DME MACs published the final version of the revised LCD, Policy Article, and a summary of written comments they received along with their response.
Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a report entitled “Medicare Remains Vulnerable to Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Related to Off-the-Shelf Orthotic Braces, Which May Result in Improper Payments and Impact the Health of Enrollees”. (link to OIG announcement) This report continues to highlight fraud and abuse vulnerabilities that exist through the provision of off-the-shelf (OTS) orthosis by unscrupulous providers. The report is one that AOPA has been expecting for a while and does not identify any new or surprising issues regarding the provision of OTS orthoses. AOPA has long been on record regarding the need to eliminate fraud and abuse by unqualified providers and bad actors and continues to support efforts by the OIG and CMS to take appropriate action to eliminate fraud and abuse in all its forms.
Alexandria, VA (August 13, 2024) – The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is excited to reveal the AOPA World Elite Business Mastercard®, a financial solution crafted to cater exclusively to the distinctive financial needs of orthotic & prosthetic businesses: