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American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association urges action during annual Policy Forum

Washington, DC (May 16, 2022) – The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA), will ask Congress to act on proposals that will improve the orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) profession and the lives of the patients it serves when they convene in Washington DC this week.

AOPA Announces 2022 Board of Directors

Alexandria, VA (December 1, 2021) – Today, the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) announced its 2022 Board of Directors.

The Executive Committee will consist of Dave McGill who assumes the role of President. Along with, Traci Dralle, CFm who moves into the role of Immediate Past President and Teri Kuffel, JD who becomes President-Elect. Joining them are Mitchell Dobson, CPO who was elected to serve as Vice President and Rick Riley who will continue to serve as Treasurer

AOPA Applauds Introduction of the Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act in the Senate

Washington, DC (July 30, 2021) – Yesterday, Senators Mark Warner (D-VA), Steve Daines (R-MT), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), John Cornyn (R-TX) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced S. 2556, the “Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act” in the Senate.

AOPA Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Thranhardt Award

Alexandria, VA (July 21, 2021) – This year the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is proud to be celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the prestigious Howard R. Thranhardt Award. The Award, established in 1996 by a gift from J.E. Hanger in memory of Howard R. Thranhardt, CP, has become one of the most distinguished honors in the orthotics and prosthetics profession, annually recognizing the strength in clinical research.

AOPA Unequivocally Renews its Support of Efforts to Combat Fraud and Abuse through Improper Orthotic and Prosthetic Care

Alexandria, VA (April 29, 2021) – The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA), founded in 1917, represents more than 2,000 patient care facilities and businesses that manufacture, distribute, design, fabricate, fit, and supervise the use of orthoses (orthopedic braces) and prostheses (artificial limbs).

In April 2019, following an extensive investigation dubbed Operation Brace Yourself, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a series of criminal indictments that identified more than $1.2 billion in losses to the Medicare program through the fraudulent provision of orthoses.

AOPA Partners with Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering

Alexandria, VA (February 3, 2021) – Today, the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is pleased to announce our partnership with the Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering (RATE). Published by SAGE Publishing, RATE is a peer-reviewed, open access, interdisciplinary journal, focusing on the engineering aspects and practical applications of rehabilitation and assistive technologies. It is a highly respected publication that is indexed in PubMed Central and Web of Science*.

AOPA Announces 2021 Board of Directors

Alexandria, VA (December 1, 2020) – Today, the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) announced its 2021 Board of Directors.

The 2020 American Orthotic and Prosthetic Annual National Assembly Begins This Week

Washington, DC (September 8, 2020) – The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) will virtually host 1,000 orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic professionals for the 2020 AOPA Virtual National Assembly starting tomorrow, September 9-12.

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

Washington, DC (August 7, 2020) – Yesterday, Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Steve Daines (R-MT), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced the Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act (S. 4503) in the Senate.

“The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association applauds the introduction of the Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act and greatly appreciates the support and efforts of its co-sponsors, Senators Warner, Daines, Duckworth, and Cassidy,” said Eve Lee, MBA, CAE, Executive Director of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association.  “We look forward to working with Congress to pass this important piece of legislation.”

AOPA is Pleased to Announce the 2020 Thranhardt Award Winners

Washington, DC (July 14, 2020) –

Anton Johannesson, PhD, CPO, Caitlin Deom, PT, DPT, and John Frederick, CPO/L are recipients of the 2020 Howard R. Thranhardt Award. The Award, established in 1996 by a gift from J.E. Hanger in memory of Howard R. Thranhardt, CP, has become one of the most distinguished honors in the orthotics and prosthetics profession. The winners will present their research at the 2020 American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association Virtual National Assembly on September 10.

“These individuals represent the best in orthotic and prosthetic patient care and the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association is proud to name them as 2020 Thranhardt Award winners,” said Jeff Lutz, CPO, President, American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association. “The Thranhardt Lectures are a highlight for National Assembly attendees. We look forward to hearing about their research and honoring them September.”

The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association Heads to San Diego for the 102nd Annual National Assembly

Washington, DC (September 17, 2019) – The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) will host over 2,000 orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic professionals for the 2019 AOPA National Assembly, September 25-28 at the San Diego Convention Center.

The Assembly is the country’s oldest and largest meeting for the orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic profession, this includes companies that manufacture and supply orthoses and prostheses as well as the clinicians who provide the care. Attendees will gather to network with their peers, learn about the latest technology developments, and glean insight into the current and future research impacting the profession. The vast array of topics that will be covered includes outcomes and evidence-based practice, the need for transparent, value-based funding, technology advancements, and osseointegration. The education sessions are accompanied by an Exhibit Hall full of a diverse array of over 150 exhibitors that manufacture, supply, and provide services to the O&P profession.

2019 Thranhardt Award Winners Announced

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 17, 2019) – Tiffany Graham, MSPO, CPO, LPO, FAAOP, Kelly Millay, MPO, and Andreas Hahn, PhD, MSc, are the recipients of the 2019 Howard R. Thranhardt Award. The Award, established in 1996 by a gift from J.E. Hanger in memory of Howard R. Thranhardt, CP, has become one of the most distinguished honors in the orthotics and prosthetics profession. The winners will present their research at the 2019 American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly in San Diego on September 26.

“The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association is proud to announce the 2019 Thranhardt Award winners. They represent the best in orthotic and prosthetic patient care,” said Jim Weber, MBA, President, American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association. “The Thranhardt Lectures have become a highpoint for National Assembly attendees. We look forward to celebrating the winners in San Diego.”

Orthotic and Prosthetic Community to Congress: Help Us Restore Lives of Those Living with Limb Loss and Impairment

Washington, DC (May 7, 2019) – The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA), will ask Congress to act on proposals that will improve the orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) profession and the lives of the patients it serves when they convene in Washington DC this week.

During the 2019 AOPA Policy Forum (May 7 and 8), more than 100 O&P providers, patients and stakeholders from 26 states, will urge members of Congress to support crucial legislation and fund programs that restore the lives of those living with limb loss or impairment.

AOPA Releases Statement Regarding DOJ Operation Brace Yourself

ALEXANDRIA, VA – April 10, 2019 – On March 28, 2019, the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) released a statement strongly criticizing the use of lead generation marketing to deliver orthotic devices to patients covered by Medicare or other insurances. This practice puts patients at risk as it does not provide clinical care by a qualified orthotic professional and could lead to providing medically unnecessary orthoses with no instruction on the proper fitting, care, or use.

AOPA Issues Statement Regarding Delivery of Orthoses through Lead Generation Marketing

ALEXANDRIA, VA – March 28, 2019 – The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA), announced that it is strongly opposed to the model for delivery of orthoses that relies on what is known as lead generation marketing to identify and recruit potential patients for treatment with orthoses.

AOPA Teams with COPA for the 2019 AOPA National Assembly

WASHINGTON, DC – March 21, 2019 – The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is pleased to announce that it has partnered with the California Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (COPA), to hold a combined annual meeting in 2019.

Learn about Outcomes and Evidence-Based Practice in O&P at the AOPA National Assembly

WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 21, 2018 – In this symposium, we present examples of routine outcomes measurement in clinical practice and illustrate how the data collected can be used to demonstrate clinical value and support reimbursement efforts.

AOPA Presents the Thranhardt Lecture Series at the National Assembly

WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 20, 2018 – Hear the two abstracts selected as the award-winning “Best of Show” Thranhardt Lectures. Launched by a gift from J.E Hanger in memory of Howard R. Thrandhardt, CP, the series offers an honorarium to the winners. The series recognizes individuals committed to advancing O&P education and research. Winners of the Thranhardt Lecture receive an award of $500 each. Hear the presentations on Thursday, September 27, from 8:00 – 8:30 AM in Hall B2 (Exhibition Level).

AOPA Names New Executive Director

ALEXANDRIA – September 20th, 2018 – Eve Humphreys, MBA, CAE, has been named the new Executive Director of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA). Humphreys will officially assume this role on November 19, 2018.

Don’t Miss the Award Winning Hamontree Lectures at the AOPA National Assembly

The Sam E. Hamontree, CP(E) Business Education Award was created to recognize the best business papers submitted for presentation at the AOPA National Assembly. This award is envisioned as a counterpart to the Thranhardt Award given each year to the best clinical abstract(s). The audience will be invited to cast their vote for the award winner. The winner will be announced at the Saturday morning General Session. Don’t miss the award winning Hamontree Lectures on Friday, September 28 at 10:00 AM – Noon.

101st Annual AOPA National Assembly Has Something to Offer All O&P Professionals

WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 18, 2018 – The 101st Annual AOPA National Assembly is coming to the Vancouver Convention Center from September 26th-29th in Vancouver, Canada. The Annual Assembly is the highlight of the year for the more than 2,200 orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic professionals expected in attendance – because of its expansive educational opportunities, massive exhibit hall, and engaging events.

101st Annual AOPA National Assembly Coming to Vancouver, Canada Sept 26-29th

WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 17, 2018 – The 101st Annual AOPA National Assembly is coming to the Vancouver Convention Center from September 26th-29th in Vancouver, Canada.

Advancements in Prosthetics and Orthotics: Selected Articles from the Second World Congress hosted by the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is Published

WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 13, 2018 – The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) in partnership with The Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation, JNER, a BioMed Central journal partner, is pleased to announce that the supplement, “Advancements in Prosthetics and Orthotics: Selected articles from the Second World Congress hosted by the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA),” has been published today. The full content of the supplement can be found at http://bit.ly/AdvancementsinOP.

Call for Papers

WASHINGTON, DC – December 7, 2017 – The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) and the 2018 Assembly Planning Committee have announced the Call for Papers for the AOPA Assembly to be held September 26‐29, 2018 in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

AOPA buys O&P News

WASHINGTON, DC – November 16, 2017 – The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) has signed a purchase agreement with SLACK Inc., to purchase O&P News Magazine, a longtime media presence in the orthotics and prosthetics community.

RAND Corporation Study: “Tech Gap” Puts U.S. Amputees At Greater Risk Of Injury, Death As Medicare, Private Payers Deny Access To Newer Artificial Limbs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 19, 2017 – U.S. amputees are facing a “tech gap” in which Medicare and private health insurers deny access to new microprocessor-controlled knees (MPKs) that are only slightly more expensive over a lifetime and considerably safer in terms of preventable injuries and deaths than the alternative “1970s-style” artificial lower limbs. Those are among the key findings of a major new report issued today by the RAND Corporation and available online from the American Orthotics & Prosthetics Association (AOPA) at: https://bit.ly/randstudy.

RAND Study: Economic Value of Advanced Transfemoral Prosthetics

Washington, DC – September 9, 2017 – In light of cost-cutting pressure from payers, in particular Medicare where total payments for prosthetics declined 15% during the 2010-14 period despite advances in technologies, and a 2015 attempt to tighten rules even more, there has been in urgent need to demonstrate the value of advanced prosthetics and related services. The RAND Corporation is a non-profit, non-partisan research institution respected for decades of key contributions to inform public policy debates, who undertook this needed comprehensive economic valuation for advanced prosthetics.   The conclusion of RAND’s efforts serves as a marker that is answering not only specific questions about the cost-effectiveness of technology utilization, but will also provide a P&O specific basis for a generation of researchers and health economists to build upon.

AOPA and the Amputee Coalition Hold Joint News Conference

WASHINGTON, DC – June 27, 2017  – 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. The two groups will caution that, in order to be viable, any health care reform plan needs to avoid three problem areas to ensure proper care and treatment for America’s two million amputees, which include military veterans, accident victims, and older Americans.

AOPA Celebrates Healthcare Compliance & Ethics Week

WASHINGTON, DC – June 16, 2017 – 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, 2017. AOPA is providing resources for AOPA members, most of them at no cost, to facilitate their participation in the celebration during the week and leading up to it.

ABC to Sponsor Presidential Papers at 2017 AOPA World Congress

WASHINGTON, DC – March 27, 2017 – The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is pleased to announce that the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics (ABC) will sponsor the 2017 World Congress’ Presidential Papers – representing the top-ten clinical education submissions of original research and backed by a full manuscript. The Presidential Papers will be published in a special supplement of the Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation. ABC’s commitment and support will make this research available worldwide through the journal and accompanying search indexes such as Medline.

AOPA Announces 2017 Request for Proposals for O&P Pilot Research Grants

WASHINGTON, DC  – February 27, 2017 – The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA), in partnership with the Center for O&P Learning & Evidence-Based Practice (COPL), has unveiled its 2017 Requests for Proposals (RFPs) inviting submissions for conducting Orthotic and Prosthetic research.

AOPA Announces Two New World Congress Partners

WASHINGTON, DC – February 23, 2017 – The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA), its international partner organizations, and the 2017 World Congress Planning Committee are proud to announce that two new partners, the Orthotics and Prosthetics Association of India (OPAI) and the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association (CMTA), will be participating in the 2017 AOPA World Congress to be held September 6‐9, 2017 at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

AOPA Announces Commemorative Centennial Website, AOPA100.org

WASHINGTON, DC – February 3, 2017 – The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is celebrating its 100 year anniversary in 2017 and has unveiled a commemorative website, www.AOPA100.org.

Call for Papers for the 2017 AOPA World Congress

December 6, 2016 – The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA), its international partner organizations, and the 2017 Planning Committee have announced the Call for Papers for the AOPA World Congress to be held September 6‐9, 2017 at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

99th Annual AOPA National Assembly Coming to Boston, Sept. 8-11

WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 26, 2016 – The 99th Annual AOPA National Assembly is coming to the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA. The Annual Assembly is the highlight of the year for the more than 2,200 orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic professionals expected in attendance – because of its expansive educational opportunities, massive exhibit hall, and engaging events.

Tom Watson Named 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree

WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 18, 2016 – The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) will honor Thomas Watson, CP with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2016 AOPA National Assembly in Boston, MA.  This award is bestowed on individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the orthotics and prosthetics profession.

AOPA Announces Ashlie White Joins as Manager of Projects

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 1, 2016 – The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) has announced that Ashlie White, MA has joined the AOPA staff team as the Manager of Projects.  The addition of Ms. White represents another proactive step that AOPA has taken to ensure the success of AOPA members and the O&P profession through projects and initiatives.

AOPA Announces 2016 Thranhardt Award Contenders

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 23, 2016 – The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) has announced the contenders for the 2016 Thranhardt Award.  The award, launched by a gift from J.E. Hanger in memory of Howard R. Thranhardt, CP in 1996 has become one of the most distinguished honors in the orthotics and prosthetics profession.

AOPA Wraps Up 2016 Policy Forum and O&P Legislation Writing

WASHINGTON, DC  – May 2, 2016 – The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) wrapped up the 2016 Policy Forum with its first ever O&P Legislation-Writing Congress.

GROUP: AMPUTEES NOW BEING DENIED COVERAGE BY PRIVATE INSURERS BASED ON WIDELY CRITICIZED AND UNFINALIZED MEDICARE RULE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 21, 2016 –“We Warned Last Year That This Would Turn Back the Clock for America’s Amputees … And It Has.”  Portland and Minneapolis Amputees Denied Coverage by United Healthcare Tell Their Story; Cigna Also Criticized for Exploiting Non-Final Medicare Rule.  A highly controversial Medicare rule proposal to turn back the clock to 1970s-style health care for America’s two million amputees set off a firestorm of protests last summer.  Now, the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is warning that, as predicted, the Medicare rule is being exploited by private health care insurers to deny coverage to amputees for previously approved medical care and devices. (Listen to the audio from the press conference.)

AOPA Announces Request for Proposals for O&P Research Grants

WASHINGTON, DC  – February 26, 2016 – The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA), in partnership with the Center for O&P Learning & Evidence-Based Practice (COPL), has unveiled its 2016 Requests for Proposals (RFPs) inviting submissions for conducting Orthotic and Prosthetic research.  AOPA will be funding up to four pilot grants for amounts up to $15,000 each.

AOPA Announces Mobility Saves Contest Winners

WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 9, 2015 – The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) has announced the winners of the Mobility Saves Testimonial Contest. Jeff Lewis of Mesa, AZ won the grand prize of $500 for his video describing his active life as a quadruple amputee, including bowling, dancing, and golfing. On the independence he achieves with the help of prosthetics, Jeff said “Certainly I have some restrictions, but I am not going to let the things I can’t do get in the way of the things I can.”

Former CFI director Ret. Lieutenant Col. Donald Gajewski, MD Returns to San Antonio for AOPA National Assembly

WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 2, 2015 –  Retired Lieutenant Colonel Donald Gajewski, MD, former director of the Center for the Intrepid and renowned orthopedic surgeon is returning to San Antonio to address attendees of the 98th Annual American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) National Assembly, October 7-10.

AOPA Announces Winners of the Otto and Lucille Becker Award and the Edwin and Kathryn Arbogast Award

WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 28, 2015– The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is pleased to announce the winners of the annual student poster awards.

Tyler Klenow as the recipient of the fifth annual Otto and Lucille Becker Award for his orthotic abstract, “A Functional Comparison of a Carbon Fiber AFO and Two Modular KAFO Conditions Using Outcome Measures in a Veteran Subject with Traumatic Brain Injury.” Tyler is a resident at James A. Haley Veteran’s Hospital, and graduated with a Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics from Eastern Michigan University. Lisa Abernethy, of Alabama State University, is the recipient of the fifth annual Edwin and Kathryn Arbogast Award for her prosthetic abstract, “Going Back In Time: A Content Analysis On The Media Portrayal Of Characters With Antiquated Prostheses.”

AOPA Announces Legislative Advocacy Award Honorees: Rick Riley; Teri Kuffel, Esq.; and Charles Kuffel, MSM, CPO, FAAOP

WASHINGTON, D.C. September 22, 2015– The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) will honor 3 recipients of the Ralph R. “Ronney” Snell Legislative Advocacy Award: Rick Riley; Teri Kuffel, Esq.; and Charles Kuffel, MSM, CPO, FAAOP.  This award is presented to individuals in the field who have made valuable contributions toward advancing the legislative and regulatory goals of the O&P community by motivating members of Congress, state legislators and other decision makers to make sure the needs of patients and providers in our field are accommodated.

AMPUTEES, EXPERTS:  DON’T “TURN BACK THE CLOCK” ON STANDARD OF CARE FOR TWO MILLION AMERICAN AMPUTEES

WASHINGTON, D.C – August 25, 2015 – A double amputee who has worn advanced prosthetic devices for decades no longer would be eligible for new prostheses because he never achieved a perfect “natural gait.” A 68-year-old minister of a church, who had her left leg amputated above the knee as a result of diabetes, would be denied an advanced prosthetic limb because Medicare once paid for a set of crutches that she used when she got up to use the bathroom during the night.  A 65-year old Viet Nam War veteran, who suffered an injury from an explosion at Khe Sahn in 1972 and had his right leg amputated above the knee, switched from Veterans Administration (VA) health care to Medicare, and would not get his ninth prosthesis because he occasionally used a wheelchair during business travel. A retired mechanic, who suffered a sepsis infection that resulted in the amputation of his  right leg below the knee, would be denied a prosthetic device by Medicare because he takes a common medication for the treatment of hypertension.

AOPA and Amputee Coalition Joint Release on LCD Lower Limb Policy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 19, 2015 – Proposed changes to Medicare’s reimbursement for lower limb prosthetic care would create unreasonable and clinically unjustified hurdles to amputees receiving care that is now routinely provided, according to a warning issued today by the Amputees Coalition and the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA). The proposed changes in amputee care not only would have a devastating impact on Medicare amputee beneficiaries, but on all of the two million amputees in the U.S., since commercial health insurance payers tend to follow the lead of Medicare on such matters.

AOPA Announces Thomas V. DiBello, CO as 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 4, 2015– The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) will honor Thomas V. DiBello, CO with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2015 AOPA National Assembly in San Antonio, TX.  This award is bestowed on individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the orthotics and prosthetics profession.

AOPA Audit Abuse report news release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 19, 2015 –With a massive backlog of Medicare reimbursement appeals by health care providers growing at the alarming rate of 15,000 a week and with handling of the appeals delayed from the 90 days required by law to three years or longer, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) could save $12 million over a decade by postponing reimbursement of disputed payments until the disputes are resolved, according to a new analysis from Dobson DaVanzo & Associates (Dobson DaVanzo) commissioned by the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA).

AOPA Releases 2015 Requests for Proposals for O&P Research Grants 

WASHINGTON, DC— February 21, 2015 – The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA), has unveiled its slate of 2015 Requests for Proposals (RFPs) inviting submissions for conducting Orthotic and Prosthetic (O&P) research. These research grants are each funded, in part or whole, by AOPA and research funding from the association has been awarded annually since 2009.

2015 National Assembly: Call for Papers

The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA), announced a call for papers in preparation for its 2015 National Assembly. The National Assembly Planning Committee issued the invitation for submissions for the country’s oldest and largest meeting for the orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic profession, which will be held October 7-10, 2015 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Important 2014 HCPCS Code/Competitive Bidding Update

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2014 HCPCS update.  This update includes all new, changed, and deleted HCPCS codes that will be implemented for claims with a date of service on or after January 1, 2014.  For codes that describe orthotic and prosthetic services, there are 24 new codes, 63 codes that have had their descriptors changed and 1 code that has been deleted.

AOPA Board of Directors Begin 2013 – 2014 Term

During the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association’s (AOPA) 2013 O&P World Congress, results of the electronic voting by members was announced. AOPA members elected new officers to its executive committee and welcomed two newly elected members to the Board of Directors.

Compassionate Care Access Offered to Boston Marathon Amputee Victims

The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is leading a coalition to provide access to care for uninsured/underinsured amputee victims of the Boston Marathon Bombing to assure that all victims “will walk and run again”.

AOPA Partners with Canadian Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics for the World Congress

The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is pleased to announce that the Canadian Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics (CAPO) is the latest organization to join as an official partner of the 2013 O&P World Congress.

2013 O&P World Congress Call for Papers

The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) and its partners, The U.S. National Member Society of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (USISPO); and the German Association of Orthopaedic Technology/Con.fair.med are pleased to announce this call for papers for the 2013 World Congress to be held Sept. 18-21, 2013 at the Gaylord Palms Resort, Orlando, Florida, USA.

AOPA Convenes O&P Conference Planning Committee

World-renowned orthotic and prosthetic professionals met last weekend to plan the AOPA hosted 2013 World Congress – the prevailing event for orthotics, prosthetics and pedorthic professionals in the Western Hemisphere…

AOPA to Host 2013 World Congress of Orthotics & Prosthetics

The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association is proud to announce that a World Congress of Orthotics & Prosthetics will be hosted by AOPA September 18-21, 2013 at the Gaylord Palm Resort in Orlando, Florida….

Robert E. Arbogast Presented AOPA’s Lifetime Achievement Award

During the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association’s 2011 National Assembly, AOPA presented its Lifetime Achievement Award to Robert E. Arbogast, the long-time CEO of WillowWood and now serves as the company’s Research and Product Development Specialist…

AOPA presented the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award to Rudolf B. Becker, III, President and CEO of the Becker Orthopedic Appliance Company…

Awards Established to Recognize Orthotic and Prosthetic Research from Students and Residents

The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association is proud to announce the 2011 National Assembly at the Mirage in Las Vegas will feature the inaugural presentation of two new awards that recognize research from current orthotic and prosthetic students and residents…