Medicare
AOPA Submits Comments to CMS on CRUSH Initiative
As AOPA prepares to bring the voice of the O&P profession to Capitol Hill during the 2026 Policy Forum, we want to share an important update on our ongoing advocacy...DME MACs Issue Revised LCD to Expand Coverage of Knee Braces Used to Treat Osteoarthritis
AOPA is excited to share an important development in Medicare policy. After nearly two years of persistent engagement following our initial formal LCD reconsideration request in 2023, the DME MACs...Additional Analysis on the CMS Final Rule Regarding Supplier Enrollment, Accreditation Requirements, DMEPOS Competitive Bidding, and Medicare Prior Authorization
On Friday, November 28th, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published Final Rule CMS-1828-F which included provisions that outlined updates to Medicare DMEPOS competitive bidding programs, Medicare DMEPOS...Initial Review of 2026 DMEPOS/Home Health Final Rule
The 2026 DMEPOS/Home Health Final Rule was published in the Federal Register yesterday, November 28th. AOPA is still reviewing the rule and will be providing additional details as well as...
Congress Close to a Deal on Funding of the Federal Government; Modest Potential Impact on O&P and Suspension of Medical Device Excise Tax for Non-O&P in Play
On Wednesday, December 16th, President Obama signed a short term spending measure that will allow the Federal government to continue to operate until December 22, allowing Congress to finalize its...