- In a welcome gathering for newcomers to the National Assembly, the “First-Time Attendee Coffee & Pastries” event points out the must-attend sessions with an opportunity to meet and network with colleagues. It’s a good way to make new faces feel more comfortable and included. An RSVP is required for this event.
- With complexities in policy and legislation, “Practice Improvement: Key Policy Developments at State Local and Federal Levels that Can Improve Your Business” brings useful direction to business owners. Speakers include a DME MAC analyst for an outside perspective.
- The MSOP programs and NCOPE work to keep the education of new clinicians at the forefront of technology, while still managing the foundational skills of patient care. “O&P Education Standards and its Evolution: A Discussion on the Future of our Clinicians” shares the challenges and what lies ahead for the future of O&P.
- “Innovating Digital Care: Personalization and Sustainability Through 3D Printing in Healthcare” adds to the conversation about bringing digital solutions to O&P clinical care.
- In another session focusing on new clinicians, “Feedback: Engaging Residents in the Clinical Learning Process” addresses how feedback matters when building the relationship between businesses and residents and benefits every O&P stakeholder.
- In one of the technical demonstrations, “Revolutionizing Prosthetic Comfort” shows how to design and laminate several adjustable prosthetic devices. There will also be tips and tricks to incorporate an adjustable system.
- A technical lab presentation, “Personalized Performance: Creating Bespoke Adaptive Sports Equipment” focuses on creating one-off adaptive sports devices to help patients meet their goals outside of the clinic.
- In an event celebrating the success and ongoing work the national mobility movement, the “So Every BODY Can Move Activation Celebration” focuses on the people making it happen. Special registration is required for this event, and ticket proceeds support So Every BODY Can Move.
- There are so many more great sessions and presenters and manufacturers to hear from and talk to. Attendees should plan their schedule well and make the most of the opportunities to learn and participate. The event brings the best and the brightest together, so if you can’t make it this year, it won’t be long before you can start planning to attend the 2026 National Assembly.
Don’t forget to look for Betta Ferrendelli and Kathleen Pishotta from The O&P EDGE. Do you want us to write more about a particular topic in O&P? Share your patient’s story for Today’s Consumer? Write a column or be a source? They would love to hear your ideas.
To see the National Assembly program, visit AOPA’s website.
