The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) 2016 Policy Forum was held in Washington April 26-28. New this year was an O&P legislation writing congress that former Senator Bob Kerrey led. Attendees broke into groups to discuss their priorities for legislation, then reconvened to write the Prosthetic and Orthotic Care Modernization Act of 2016, which would add language to the Social Security Act such that:
