Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act Introduced in the Senate

Contact: Joy Burwell jburwell@AOPAnet.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act Introduced in the Senate Washington, DC (March 19, 2024) – Today, Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and...

DME MACs/PDAC Releases Positive 3D Printing Guidance

On February 1, 2024 the Durable Medicare Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs) and the Pricing Data Analysis & Coding (PDAC) contractor released long awaited guidance from the Centers for...

Matt Swiggum Appointed to AOPA Board

We are pleased to announce that Matt Swiggum has been appointed to the Supplier Director seat on the AOPA Board of Directors, effective immediately. His term will extend through November...

Major Announcement from CMS and DME MACs: Proposed LCD Changes for the Lower Limb Prostheses Policy

Today, January 18, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs) released information for proposed changes to the Local...

AOPA Announces 2024 Board of Directors

Alexandria, VA (December 11, 2023) – Today, the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is pleased to announce its 2024 Board of Directors. The Executive Committee will consist of Mitchell...

CMS Publishes Final Rule that Defines Powered Orthoses and Exoskeletons as “Braces”

On November 1, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its annual final rule that established 2024 payment rates for the Medicare Home Health Prospective Payment System...

First Class of O&P Business Certificate Program Celebrated at National Assembly

The University of Hartford’s first graduates of the Certificate in O&P Business Management were honored during a graduation ceremony Sept. 9 during the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association’s (AOPA) 2023...

CMS Issues Final Regulations for 2024 Medicare Advantage Plans

Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized regulations that establishes operating requirements for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans operating in 2024 .  This is an annual process and...

CMS Issued Proposed Rule that Defines Powered Orthoses and Exoskeletons as “Braces”

On June 30, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its annual proposed rule that will establish 2024 payment rates for the Medicare Home Health Prospective Payment...

Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act Introduced in the House

Contact: Joy Burwell jburwell@AOPAnet.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act Introduced in the House Washington, DC (June 23, 2023) – Today, Representatives GT Thompson (R-PA), Mike...