EBI, Donjoy, Marquis — all have put items on patients using
non-certified orthotists. This has been going on for a very long time.
And not just low-level devices (stock and bill) but more complex items,
as well. Donjoy in Pittsburgh has been great with working together with
the orthotist community, but I’ve not seen as great an effort
Nationally. As long as they can bill Medicare, and every other provider
out there, I’m sure they will do this. My question to the group – WILL
LICENSURE HELP THIS??? For those of you in states that have licensure –
has it helped you and HOW has it helped?? I think it is important for
everyone to have a clear understanding of this and if it is of help,
then to get on the bandwagon and pay to get licensure in your state. We
do not have it yet – and I am curious as what those of you with it have
experienced.
Joyce J Perrone
De La Torre O&P, Inc & PROMISE Consulting
300 Alpha Drive Pgh PA 15238
412-599-1112
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