Dear List,
This was my original comment:
*I was reading the State of New Jersey licensing requirements and was
surprised to find out that AFTER an individual obtained a NJ O&P. Is that
really true? Could anybody direct me to a publication stating otherwise?*
Below, is a compilation of the responses. The respondents are unanimous in
confirming the above findings. There also some additional thoughts in
relation to the query.
That is correct. Once licensure is achieved within a state generally your
certification becomes a volunteer certificate. The certification bodies
basically as licensure evolves from state to state becomes a testing
mechanism to achieve licensure. States licensure does not generally mandate
you need to maintain certification to maintain your license. You are
starting to see that in states with licensure individuals only maintaining
there license and not certification. Medicare and third party payers
recognize CR 3959 as the basis for reimbursement for orthotic and
prosthetics devices once licensed by the state.
Here’s something to think about. Are you an owner of a facility, or do you
ever plan to be one? Will Medicare accept your license instead of a
certification to get, or keep, your provider number. Can you have your
facility accredited, by ABC or BOC, if you are no longer certified. The
license is only good in the issuing state. To my knowledge, no states have
reciprocity. What if I move? The ABC credential is universally accepted as
an indication of “your” skill as a (Prosthetist/Orthotist). Third party
payors acknowledge it, hospital privileging processes recognize it, and it
allows you to keep practicing if you ever move from your licensure state.
*The bottom line is: it’s great to be licensed, but do not let your
certification expire!
Thank you, everybody!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
*
—
Stephan R. Manucharian, MSc, CP
Orthopedic Arts Laboratory, Inc.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-858-2400; Fax: 718-858-9258;
http://www.OrthopedicArts.net
Non est vivere sed valere vita est!
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