Navigating O&P Patient Responsibility

As a part of the Customer Success Team at OPIE, I like to try to keep our users ahead of the curve—especially when early warning signs show. Right now, those warnings are appearing around Medicare and patient responsibility, casting a long shadow over O&P practices. Recent news about insurers pulling back on Medicare plans and changing reimbursement structures isn’t just business gossip; it’s tomorrow’s reality for your clinic, your team, and your patients.

Let’s get into what’s happening, why it matters, and how you can adapt your collections strategies to keep your practice healthy and your patients cared for—even as the Medicare landscape gets rockier.