A group of philanthropists is connecting wounded veterans with high-tech O&P devices.
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BOC to sunset new certifications
The Board of Certification/Accreditation’s board of directors recently approved a plan to end its acceptance of new applications for orthotist, prosthetist and pedorthist certifications after July 31, 2016. According to a press release from the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC), the…
Lydia Middleton leaves AAOP
The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists recently announced Lydia Middleton, MBA, CAE, has left the organization. She held the position of executive director for the academy since August 2015. Lydia Middleton “We want to thank Lydia for her…
Michael Fillauer named CEO of Fillauer
Fillauer Companies Inc. recently announced Michael Fillauer, CPO/L, as its new chief executive officer. “I am honored to lead Fillauer and excited about new opportunities that will allow us to continue growing as a leader in orthotic and prosthetic innovations…
Össur releases financial results for the first quarter of 2016
According to recently released first-quarter financial results for 2016, sales for Össur remained flat at $114 million in U.S. currency compared to the same quarter in 2015, but grew by 3% in local currency. Gross profit also remained flat at…
O&P advocates visit with lawmakers, staff to discuss legislative issues
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a preparatory session of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association Policy Forum, Thomas F. Fise, JD, executive director of the association, told attendees to focus on four main “asks” during visits with their congressional representatives to…
Prosthetics 2020 focuses on the future
WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a presentation at the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association Policy Forum, Michael Oros, CPO/LPO, FAAOP, stressed the importance of planning for the future of O&P. Oros, who is president and chief executive officer of Scheck and…
Newly introduced bill would place moratorium on LCD
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A newly introduced bill in the U.S. House of Representatives sets out to impose a moratorium on the implementation of the proposed Medicare local coverage determination on lower limb prostheses. The bill was introduced by Rep. Renee…
O&P Advocacy a Long-Term Commitment
WASHINGTON, D.C. — O&P advocates should keep patient care at top of mind when speaking with legislators, according to Mark H. Rayder, JD, who offered advice for a trip to Capitol Hill at the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA)…
Hanger approves omnibus incentive plan
Hanger Inc. recently filed an 8-K form with the Securities and Exchange Commission announcing the company’s approval of an omnibus incentive plan. The plan was adopted April 15, 2016. According to the 8-K filing, the two purposes of the plan…