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AOPA Pilot Research Grants Announced
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...Submit Comments on CMS’ Proposed Rule on O&P Qualified Providers
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...AOPA Announces Commemorative Centennial Website, AOPA100.org
WASHINGTON, DC – The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is celebrating its 100 year anniversary in 2017 and has unveiled a commemorative website, www.AOPA100.org.
AOPA Unveils Centennial Website, www.AOPA100.org
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...Medicare Reconsideration Appeals Contractor Announces Expansion of the Formal Telephone Discussion Demonstration
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...An Interim Report from the AOPA Board Meeting Relating to the Proposed Regs Under BIPA 427; and In Depth Summary of the Proposed Regulations
As was stated in our notice last week, AOPA greatly applauds CMS for finally releasing the Proposed Regulation under BIPA 427. The proposal is far from perfect. That, coupled with:...
CMS Announces Proposed Rule on O&P Qualified Providers
This morning, CMS released a proposed rule that would enact the long awaited provisions of Section 1834(h) of the Social Security Act, which "requires that no Medicare payment shall be...AOPA Submits Comments on AHRQ Systematic Review of Lower Limb Prostheses
On December 1, 2016 the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) announced that it was soliciting public comment on the key questions that would be used in its previously...
CMS Announces Initial Implementation of Prior Authorization Program-No Prosthetic Codes Included
On December 19, 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the initial implementation of the Medicare prior authorization program that was authorized through the final rule published...