PDAC Announces a Coding Redetermination Project for Custom Diabetic Inserts (A5513)

On July 13, 2017, the DME MACs published a joint publication that addressed the proper use of HCPCS code A5513, which is used to described molded to patient model diabetic...

Full U.S. House Approves Legislation, Including Text to Legitimatize the Orthotist’s/Prosthetist’s Notes as Part of the Medical Record in Medical Necessity Determination

This afternoon, the full House of Representatives acted by consent on suspension to adopt H.R. 3178, a bill to cut red tape and make some non-controversial changes to the Medicare...

Committee Approved: Bipartisan Bills to Improve Medicare, Protect Taxpayers

In conjunction with our continuing efforts to advance the provisions of H.R. 2599/ S.1191, the Medicare Orthotics & Prosthetics Improvement Act, we are pleased to advise you that the provision...

AOPA and the Amputee Coalition Hold Joint News Conference

WASHINGTON, DC – At 2:30 p.m. EDT, the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) and the Amputee Coalition will hold a joint phone-based news conference following a multi-coalition Congressional briefing.…

AOPA and the Amputee Coalition Hold Joint News Conference

Listen to the audio of this news event. GROUPS:  AMPUTEES HAVE MUCH TO LOSE IF HEALTH CARE REFORM UNDERCUTS KEY ASPECTS OF SAFETY NET  WASHINGTON, D.C.///June 29, 2017///Many of the...

Special on July-December Webinars

Subscribe to the July-December half-year series and get 3 free webinars. This includes 2 bonus webinars added as part of Healthcare Compliance & Ethics Week, that are free to all...

AOPA Celebrates Healthcare Compliance & Ethics Week

WASHINGTON, DC – The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is pleased to announce that AOPA and its members will be celebrating Healthcare Compliance & Ethics Week (HCEW) November 5-11,…

The 2017 AOPA World Congress Preliminary Program is Available

The preliminary program is now available! See the amazing line-up of physicians, researchers, and top-notch practitioners presenting on the education you need in this changing health care environment: the triple...

Jurisdiction C DME MAC Announces Pre-Payment Review of Microprocessor Knee Code

On May 4, 2017, CGS Administrators, LLC, the Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractor (DME MAC) for Jurisdiction C, announced the initiation of a widespread pre-payment review for HCPCS code...

House Passes American Health Care Act, Starting the Path for Repeal of Affordable Care Act of 2009

This afternoon, the House voted to enact the American Health Care Act (AHCA). This is the initial legislative step in a process intended to eliminate major portions of the Affordable...