Tag: Orthotist
OPGA, Össur open grant applications
March 26, 2025HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – OPGA and Össur have announced the application period is now open for two grants available for U.S.-based O&P professionals: the Russell Walker CP, LP Emerging Leader Grant and Todd Eagen Advocacy in Action Memorial Grant. Both annual grants are designed to provide funding to a current O&P resident (Russell Walker) and certified orthotist or prosthetist or both (Todd Eagen) that will allow them to attend and participate in two non-clinical events in the O&P profession:...
BOC seeks certificant nominations
November 3, 2021HME News Staff
OWINGS MILLS, Md. – The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is calling for nominations for its third annual Certificant of the Year Award. The award recognizes one BOC-certified individual each year for outstanding achievements in service, research and outreach. “The talents and achievements of BOC-certified professionals are abundant,” said Matthew Gruskin, COO “We created our Certificant of the Year Award to honor those going above and beyond to improve the lives...
O&P pushes again for separate status
August 14, 2020Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
WASHINGTON - The COVID-19 pandemic has shed new light on the ways in which grouping orthotists and prosthetists with other DME suppliers “handcuffs” them as medical practitioners, say stakeholders.
“Every other medical profession is doing more telehealth, including OTs and PTs, and (being considered a supplier) is handcuffing us on being able to bill for telehealth,” said Justin Beland, director of government relations for the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association.“I...