IT’S CRUNCH TIME FOR THE O&P REGISTRY
The next 15 months will determine the fate of the Limb Loss and Preservation Registry (LLPR), the longitudinal database that...
Challenging and Managing Medicare Audits, Denials, and Appeals
Anecdotal evidence from O&P professionals indicates that audits and denials from Medicare contractors are again on the rise, creating burdens...
O&P in the Rehabilitation Continuum of Care
Image: alluranet/stock.adobe.com O&P care is often viewed through the lens of a device that assists a person with limb loss...
O&P Policy Priorities Advance at the National Level
In recent weeks, the O&P profession has successfully advanced its policy agenda for the 117th Congress. In the midst of...
O&P Policy Developments Accelerate
A flurry of noteworthy O&P policy developments have occurred throughout the past few months. Congress continues to work toward introduction...
DMEPOS Proposed Rule Expands O&P Prior Authorization, Underscores Need for Legislation to Separate O&P From DME
On July 29, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule containing updates to durable...
Rehabilitation, Disability, and O&P Care in China: A Firsthand Account
I recently had the honor of participating in a United States delegation to China, part of an annual dialogue called...
Major Medicare Audit and Appeals Developments
Significant developments related to Medicare audits and appeals occurred this spring that impact all providers of Medicare services, including O&P practitioners and suppliers. Three issues that most directly involved...
An In-depth Look at BIPA Section 427: What It May Mean for the O&P Profession
One of the last regulations proposed by the Obama administration was published in the Federal Register on January 12 by...
How Patients Benefit From O&P Policy Reforms
In the world of healthcare policy, patients and providers are usually aligned on the majority of issues, while health plans,...
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