Hello to All,
Hello to all,
We have the opportunity to discuss this NOMA topic in person with the medical directors from regions B, C and D in person on Wednesday 9-22-04 at the AOPA meeting in FL. I for one am going to take advantage of this panel discussion and voice my concerns. I hope some of you out there will choose to join me.
Sincerely,
Lisa Schoonmaker, CPO, FAAOP
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From: Orthotics and Prosthetics List [mailto:OANDP-L@LISTS.UFL.EDU] On Behalf Of tony barr
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 2:42 PM
To: OANDP-L@LISTS.UFL.EDU
Subject: [OANDP-L] Response Re: [OANDP-L] FW: NOMA members FYI only
Lisa , Randy,
It is my understanding from attending the many Centers of Medicare/Medicaid Neg Reg committee meetings, and running opposition to NOMA multiple state assaults on state regulation efforts, that all current and past NOMA members are also AOPA members.However DeRoyal Industries did quit NOMA because of lack of manufacture provider qualification criteria and perhaps because Mr.Pete DeBusk Chairman of DeRoyal sits on the federal Medicare review committee.
NOMA has always chose not to disclose their membership in fear of retaliation and possible boycotting of their purchasing products by providers.
On the other hand it’s consistent with the fact that many past ABC and Academy board members having been industry (AOPA) board members.
You know like musical chairs of a incestuous family members for the past 50 plus years.
Also fact that professional O&P manufacture and practitioner members are represented by AOPA lobbyists whom also have DME and NOMA members within their membership. However
The Academy mission statement states:
“The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists is dedicated to promoting professionalism and advancing the standards of patient care through education, literature, research, advocacy and collaboration.
Would not supporting manatory O&P coverage and state regulation efforts fall within those perimeters?
Is the Academy’s collaboration confined exclusively to industry interests?
The Academy’s goals are allegedly about professionalism, education, advancing the quality of patient care, supporting literature and research and advocating.
However, they have continued to delegate these legislative responsibilities to the trade industry whose main focus is to sell product.
I would also be interested in hearing the tremendous amount feedback that you most likely will not receive re: who is responsible for the L-Code restructuring and reimbursement questions you proposed above.My quess is that AOPA leads the charge with authority delgated to them by the Academy.
I could be mistaken ! Be interesting to find out.
Tony
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From: Orthotics and Prosthetics List [mailto:OANDP-L@LISTS.UFL.EDU] On Behalf Of Lisa Urso, CPO
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 4:06 AM
To: OANDP-L@LISTS.UFL.EDU
Subject: [OANDP-L] Response Re: [OANDP-L] FW: NOMA members FYI only
Randy,
Thank you for your efforts and most recent post regarding the NOMA lobbying group.
I would appreciate some clarity from AOPA (past or present member). Do we have a lobbying group or committee that works proactively with Medicare BEFORE changes are made to our codes/reimbursements? I’m not referring to submitting information to obtain NEW codes for our industry. I am only referring to the numerous, recent changes in coding/reimbursements that we’ve all experienced
(especially) this year.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Lisa Urso, CPO
Albuquerque Orthotics & Prosthetics
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