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The mission of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is to work

for favorable treatment of O&P business in laws, regulation, and services to help

members improve their management and marketing skills, and to raise awareness

and understanding of the profession and the association.

ABOUT AOPAAOPA is a national trade association committed to providing

high quality services, products and education to orthotic,

prosthetic, and pedorthic professionals. Through our

government relations efforts, AOPA works to raise awareness

of the profession and advocates for fairness and adequacy of

Medicare policies and private insurance and against policies

that impact the future of the O&P field and patients who

require O&P services; as

well as promoting top-

notch education in O&P

and supporting strong

evidence-based outcomes

and comparative effectiveness

research/measurements

relating to O&P treatment modalities. AOPA membership

consists of more than 2,000 O&P patient care facilities and

suppliers that manufacture, distribute, design, fabricate, fit and

supervise the use of orthoses and prostheses.

PUBLICATIONSEDUCATIONSERVICES

Everything you need to

manage a successful

patient care facility.

Products & Services For Orthotic, Prosthetic & Pedorthic Professionals

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2014 AOPA BOARD Of DIRECTORS

OfficErs

President Anita Liberman-Lampear, MA, University of Michigan Orthotics and Prosthetics Center, Ann Arbor, MI

President-Elect charles H. Dankmeyer Jr., cPO, Dankmeyer Inc., Linthicum Heights, MD

Vice President James campbell, PhD, cO, Becker Orthopedic Appliance Co., Troy, MI

Immediate Past President Thomas f. Kirk, PhD, Member of Hanger Inc. Board, Austin, TX

Treasurer James Weber, MBA, Prosthetic & Orthotic Care Inc., St. Louis, MO

Executive Director/Secretary Thomas f. fise, JD, AOPA, Alexandria, VA

DirEcTOrs

Maynard carkhuff, Freedom Innovations, LLC, Irvine, CA

Jeff collins, cPA, Cascade Orthopedic Supply Inc., Chico, CA

Alfred E. Kritter Jr., cPO, fAAOP, Hanger, Inc., Savannah, GA

Eileen Levis, Orthologix LLC, Trevose, PA

ronald Manganiello, New England Orthotics & Prosthetics Systems LLC, Branford, CT

Dave McGill, Össur Americas, Foothill Ranch, CA

Michael Oros, cPO, Scheck and Siress O&P Inc., Oakbrook Terrace, IL

scott schneider, Ottobock, Minneapolis, MN

Donald shurr, cPO, PT, American Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc., Iowa City, IA

2014 Calendar

fEBrUArY 10-11: Mastering Medi-care–AOPA Essential Coding & Billing Techniques Seminar. The Royal Sonesta Hotel, New Orleans, LA

MArcH 12: Audio conference–The ABC’s of Audits: What to Expect and How to Respond

APriL 2-3: Policy forum–Renaissance Hotel, Washington, DC.

APriL 3-4: Policy forum Extended Education Modules–Renaissance Hotel, Washington, DC.

APriL 7-8: Mastering Medicare–AOPA Essential Coding & Billing Techniques Seminar. Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel & Ca-sino, Las Vegas, NV

APriL 9: Audio conference–How to Use Advanced Beneficiary Notices (ABNs) Effectively

MAY 14: Audio conference–Modifiers: How and When to Use Them

JUNE 11: Audio conference–The Self Audit: A Useful Tool

JULY 9: Audio conference–The OIG: Who Are They and Why Are They Important

AUGUsT 13: Audio conference–AFO/KAFO Policy: Understanding the Rules

sEPTEMBEr 4-7: 97th AOPA National Assembly–Mandalay Bay Resort & Ca-sino, Las Vegas, NV

sEPTEMBEr 10: Audio conference– Urban Legends in O&P: What to Believe

OcTOBEr 8: Audio conference– Medicare Enrollment, Revalidation, and Participation

NOVEMBEr 12: Audio conference–Gifts: Showing Appreciation without Violating the Law

DEcEMBEr 10: Audio conference–New Codes and Changes for 2015

Audio recordings are available for past seminars.

AOPA STAff CONTACTS

EXEcUTiVE OfficEs

Thomas f. fise, JD, Executive Director, 571/431-0802, [email protected]

Donald DeBolt, Chief Operating Officer, 571/431-0814, [email protected]

GOVErNMENT AffAirs

Joseph McTernan, Director of Coding & Reimbursement Services, Education & Programming, 571/431-0811, [email protected]

Devon Bernard, Assistant Director of Coding & Reimbursement Services, Education & Pro-gramming, 571/431-0854, [email protected]

MEMBErsHiP AND MEETiNGs

Tina M. Moran, cMP, Senior Director of Membership Operations and Meetings, 571/431-0808, [email protected]

Kelly O’Neill, cEM, Manager of Membership and Meetings, 571/431-0852, [email protected]

steve custer, Communications Manager, 571/431-0810, [email protected]

Lauren Anderson, Manager of Membership Services, 571/431-0843, [email protected]

Betty Leppin, Project/Office Manager, 571-431-0876, [email protected]

AMERICAN ORTHOTIC & PROSTHETIC ASSOCIATION (AOPA)330 John Carlyle St., Ste. 200, Alexandria, VA 22314Phone: 571/431-0876 • Fax: 571/431-0899 • Email: [email protected]


2014 CODINg SUITE Save $50 when you purchase the newly updated Coding Suite— you’ll receive everything you need to code like a pro!• CodingPro (Single User CD Software)• Illustrated Guide• QuickCoder(For more information on each product, see the description below.)

AOPA Member: $350.00 ($400.00 if purchased separately.) Non-Member: $895.00

2014 CODINg PRO (Single uSer Or netwOrk VerSiOn) O&P’s comprehensive guide to Medicare codes, reimbursement and medical poli-cies! This is the single-source reference for all your coding needs! The CodingPro CD-ROM provides updated Medicare fee schedules for all 50 states and allows you to customize and import other fee schedules used by your office. Illustrations of the codes allow you to quickly sort codes. Writing prescriptions just got easier with the prescription writing tool.

AOPA Member: $185.00SU Non-Member: $425.00SU $435.00NV $695.00NV 2014 ILLUSTRATED gUIDE This easy-to-use reference manual provides an illustrated guide to the coding system in use for orthotics, prosthetics, and shoes, including the HCPCS code, the official Medi-care descriptor and an illustration for each code.

AOPA Member: $185.00 Non-Member: $425.00

2014 QUICk CODER Stop searching through numerous pages to find a code! AOPA’s redesigned Quick Coder provides a speedy reference to the HCPCS orthotic, shoe and prosthetic codes and modifiers. These laminated cards are durable, long-lasting and convenient to store.

AOPA Member: $30.00 Non-Member: $80.00

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HIPAA COmPLIANCE & SECURITY gUIDE

HIPAA compliance is federally mandated. Make sure you are in compliance with all the new rules that took effect in 2013. • Conduct a risk analysis of your computer information systems• Safeguard electronic patient health information• Protect patient data in case of a disaster• Clear explanations of all the HIPAA rules• An overview of required office policies and procedures• Already written policies and procedures that you can adapt for your own practice.

AOPA Member: $150.00Non-Member: $399.00

AOPA COmPLIANCE HANDBOOkThis Compliance Handbook helps patient care facilities follow the fraud and abuse prevention guidelines recommended by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). This CD-ROM will assist you in developing a compliance plan for your facility, including guidelines for developing a standard of conduct, billing policies and proce-dures and much more. With the help of the CD-ROM, you will be able to create an audit/Quality Assurance program to monitor compliance and conduct introductory training sessions for employees.


• The O&P coding expertise you’ve come to rely on is now

available whenever you need it.

• Match products to L codes and manufacturers—anywhere

you connect to the Internet.

• This exclusive service is available only for AOPA members.

Log onto Lcodesearch.com and get started today.fREE for AOPA Members

Not an AOPA member?get COnneCteD at www.AOPAnet.org/join

Manufacturers: Get your products in front of AOPA members!Contact Joe McTernan at [email protected] or (571) 431-0811.

Expert Coding Advice 24/7at www.LCodeSearch.com

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Compliance Resources


O&P CLINICAL & BUSINESS FORmS CD ROmAOPA has done the extra administrative work for you in this updated the popular O&P Clinical & Business Forms CD-ROM. Version 2 contains over 200 O&P-specific forms covering billing, patient record keeping, office administration authorizations, waivers and much, much more.

Customize the forms for your office and print them directly from the CD-ROM. Order your copy today!


2013 COmPENSATION & BENEFITS REPORTThe 2013 AOPA Compensation & Benefits Report represents the most complete, accu-rate and up-to-date compensation information for the orthotic and prosthetic industry available anywhere. The report is designed to allow industry members to easily compare their compensation levels and benefits policies with similar facilities. The report is divided into two major sections: the first section contains data for average sala-ries and salary ranges of key employee positions. The second section outlines benefits offered, including holiday and vacation policies. The 2013 AOPA Compensation & Benefits Report was compiled, tabulated and analyzed by Industry Insights, Inc. and is intended for use by orthotic and pros-thetic industry members.

Electronic Version AOPA Member: $85.00Non-Members: $185.00 2013 OPERATINg PERFORmANCE REPORTAre you curious about how your business compares to others? This updated survey will help you see the big picture. The Operating Performance Report provides a comprehensive financial profile of the O&P industry including balance sheet, income statement and payer information organized by total revenue size, community size and profitability. The data was submitted by more than 98 patient care companies repre-senting 1,011 full time facilities and 62 part-time facilities. The report provides financial performance results as well as general industry statistics. Except where noted, all infor-mation pertains to fiscal year 2012 operations.

Electronic Version AOPA Member: $85.00Non-Members: $185.00

Business Management

PUBLICATIONS • EDUCATION • SERVICESEverything you need to manage a successful

patient care facility.


AOPAversity Programs

Business Management Certificate ProgramEarn YOUR certificate in O&P business management

This unique leadership learning experience will provide business owners, managers and practitioners an opportunity to experience fresh insights, new tools and proven techniques as a pathway for developing better business practices, while creating ongoing returns for your company.

•Refresh your knowledge•Develop Better Business Practices•Advance Your Career•Create Ongoing Returns for Your Company

For complete details and the full curriculum, please visit www.AOPAnet.org.

in addition to these programs, there is so much more to explore!

• Audio Conferences

• Audio Conference MP3s

• Classroom Learning Opportunities

• Monographs and White Papers

• Publications

• Online Video Learning

• Subscriptions

• Web Casts

for more information, visit www.AOPAnetonline.org/education.

AOPAversity is your one-stop

resource for quality O&P educa-

tion, developed explicitly for

orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic

professionals. Most education has

been approved for continuing

education (CE) Credits.

Survive and ThriveBottom-line, profit-oriented business programs for O&P

You and your staff can now have a private viewing of business saving strategies and earn CE credits at the same time. Learn more about each session here. Don’t let this opportunity to participate in these important programs pass you by.

Everything You Need to Know to Survive RAC and Prepayment Audits in a Desperate Environment

Competitive Bidding: Devastation to Orthotic Patient Care OR Just a Passing Storm?

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Compliance for Patient Care Facilities, Manufacturers and Distributors

Your Mock Audit: Are You Ready for the Auditor to Examine Your Claims Record?

• One low price for your entire staff• Review the videos as many times as you’d like.• No travel expenses• Dependable information from a reliable source.

AOPA Member: $59.00 per sessionNon-Members: $99.00 per session

SPECIAL OFFER: Buy three sessions, gEt ONE FREE.

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NEW BUSINESS EDUCATION PROgRAmS FOR 21ST CENTURY ENTREPRENEURS

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Get started today!1. Complete the online sign up form:

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2. Select and complete four required core modules and four elective modules within three years.

3. Complete a Module specifi c quiz for each program.

4. Participants that successfully complete the program with be awarded a certifi cate of completion, in addition to being recognized at the AOPA National Assembly and the O&P Almanac.

AOPA is proud to announce the formation of a new Business Management

Certifi cate program. The AOPAversity O&P Business Management Certifi cate

is a comprehensive certifi cate program that will offer a series of business

and management seminars to provide business owners, managers and

practitioners of O&P patient care facilities, O&P manufacturers and distributors

an opportunity to explore crucial business challenges—from fi nance, sales and

marketing to business operations, reimbursement policies and management.

■ REFRESH YOUR KNOWLEDGE

■ DEVELOP BETTER BUSINESS

PRACTICES

■ ADVANCE YOUR CAREER

■ CREATE ONGOING RETURNS

FOR YOUR COMPANY

A NEW AOPAversity OPPORTUNITY!

The AOPA Business Management

Certifi cate Program addresses

skills that are fundamental to the

success of an O&P business.

AOPA Business Management Certifi cate Program

www.AOPAnet.org


Classroom Education

Mastering Medicare: Essential Coding & Billing Techniques Seminar

An intensive two-day workshop for O&P practitioners and office billing staff

In the breakout session Practitioners will learn:

• Coding principles

• How to code complex devices

• Coding of repairs and adjustments

• Usage of ‘99 codes

• Mutually exclusive codes

In the breakout session Administrators will learn:

• How to comply with the Quality and Supplier Standards

• Strategies for handling appeals and denials

• How to handle unique billing situa-tions

• Documentation requirements

• Billing for Medicare as secondary payer

Everyone will cover:

• Medicare’s Medical Policies

• Hints on better documentation

• How to create a compliance plan

• How to audit your charts

2014 Mastering Medicare Calendar

FEB. 10-11 New Orleans, LA

The Royal Sonesta Hotel

APRIL 7-8 Las Vegas, NV

Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino

FALL 2014 Boston, MA

FALL 2014 Portland, Or

BOSTONLAS VEgASNEW ORLEANSPORTAND

four choice locations

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in 2014. Don’t miss

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14 CEPEr sEMiNAr

Master coding and billing for the most difficult devices without the panic that may have plagued you in the past! Led by AOPA Medicare experts Joe McTernan, Devon Bernard, Brian L. Gustin, CP, and Jonathan M. Naft, CPO, this seminar gives you the tips and hands-on experience you need to get paid for all of your O&P services.

Upon completion, you will receive 14 continuing education credits and a certificate to take back to the office to display your newly developed coding and billing skills. Attendees receive a free manual that contains comprehensive information on coding and billing. This will not only serve as a guide for the seminar, but is also an effective tool that can be utilized outside of the seminar.


WebcastsEducation does not get any more convenient than this. Busy professionals need options––and web-based learning offers sound benefits, including 24/7 access to materials, saves money on travel and reduces cost. Learn at your own pace—where and when it is convenient for you.

mASTERINg mEDICARE: CODINg & BILLINg BASICS AND PRINCIPLESThese courses are designed for practitioners and office staff who need basic to intermediate education on coding & billing Medicare.

Complete Webcast SeriesAOPA Member: $693.00Non-Member: $1,393.00

Individual Webcast Course ModulesAOPA Member: $99.00Non-Member: $199.00

2014 cOMPLETE WEBcAsT sEriEs

course (Module)

Module 1 Medicare Basics

Module 2 Filing Claims

Module 3 When Medicare Isn’t Primary

Module 4 Administrative Documentation

Module 5 Hospital and SNF Billing

Module 6 EOBs and ABNs

Module 7 O&P Coding Basics

Module 8 Orthopedic and Diabetic Shoe Coding

Module 9 When Bad Things Happen

PRACTICE mANAgEmENT: gETTINg STARTED SERIESThese courses are designed for those establishing a new O&P practice.

Complete Practice Management Webcast SeriesAOPA Member: $275.00Non-Member: $550.00

Individual Webcast Course ModulesAOPA Member: $99.00Non-Member: $199.00

2014 cOMPLETE WEBcAsT sEriEs

course (Module)

Module 1 Establishing an O&P Practice

Module 2 Acquiring an Existing O&P Practice

Module 3 Enrolling in Medicare and Medicaid

Module 4 Marketing Your Practice

Module 5 Staffing Your O&P Business

EArN crEDiTs

1.5 CEPEr MODULE

Distance Learning

For details, email [email protected] www.aopanet.org/join

AOPA HELPS YOU RUN YOUR BUSINESS BY PROVIDINg THE HIgH QUALITY TOOLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED. AOPA members have access to free white papers and monographs, including our “Improve Practitioner Skills” series, and other tools such as our Charting Guidelines reference card and FDA Compliance Guide.

WHAT ArE YOU WAiTiNG fOr? Join now at www.aopanet.org/join with code “Business” or call 571/431-0843 for more information.

AOPA Helps Run

Your Business


LISTENLEARNACHIEVE

These sessions offer key

topics to keep your patient

care facility successful.

Distance Learning

Online Video Learning Learn and earn for frEE!* at the new AOPAversity online meeting place, www.AOPAnetonline.org/education

BUSINESS TOPICS:

• selling Your Business—Beyond the selling Price Michael Schlesinger, CPA

• Don’t be Absent from the Battlefield-control Your Destiny Thomas Kirk, PhD

• selling Your Business—Preparation and Valuation Barry Smith, Esq.

• How to rEALLY Use social Media Karen Lundquist, MBC

• A Whole New Norm—strategies for Dealing with Pre-payment Audits Mitchell Dobson, MD, FACS

• Using Lean Principles to Document changes in staff Workflow and Patient services Donald Katz, MHA, CO/L FAAOP

• comprehensive Evaluations, Docu-mentation and Education are Worth More than any Device Bret Bostock, CO

CLINICAL TOPICS:

• symposium: Advances in Lower Limb Orthotic Management for Post stroke Hemiparesis—An interdisciplinary Approach, Panel

• symposium: Microprocessor controlled feet, Panel

• instructional course: stance control Orthotics, Panel

• Gross Motor skills changes of children with Developmental Delay, Hypotonia and significant Pronation, Megan Smith CO

• Effect of compliance counselling on Brace Use and success in Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Kevin Felton CO, LO

• comparison Between carbon fiber feet with interposed Elastomeric Layers and systems with Energy storing or Damping components Within Users of Mobility classes Two and Three, Bernhard Kastner CPO

• symposia: Microprocessor Prosthetic Knee symposium: Ten considerations to Maximize functional Ability, Robert Gailey PhD, PT

Learn about a variety of clinical and business topics by viewing educational videos from the prior year’s National Assembly/AOPA World Congress (*Available FREE as a temporary intro-ductory offer to AOPA Members for a limited time.)

Earn CE Credits by completing the accompanying quiz. Credits will be recorded by ABC and BOC on a quar-terly basis.

Whether you are an orthotist, prosthetist, pedorthist, billing manager or facility

owner––you won’t want to miss the opportunity to learn from videos such as:

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profession for more than 15 years and their proven track record meets the high standards AOPA

has set for this program. For more information, contact Cailor Fleming directly at 800/796-8495

or visit them at cailorfleming.com/OandP.asp.

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2014 Audio Conferences

*MP3 audio files are available within 7 days of live audio conference.

cOMPLETE 2014 AUDiO cONfErENcE sEriEs

January 8 New Year. New Opportunity: Are You Billing For All That You Can?*

February 12 Billing for Diabetic & Orthopedic Shoes, Mastectomy Services, and Surgical Dressings*

March 12 The ABC’s of Audits: What to Expect and How to Respond*

April 9 How to Use Advanced Beneficiary Notices (ABNs) Effectively*

May 14 Modifiers: How and When to Use Them*

June 11 The Self Audit: A Useful Tool*

July 9 The OIG: Who Are They and Why Are They Important*

August 13 AFO/KAFO Policy: Understanding the Rules*

September 10 Urban Legends in O&P: What to Believe*

October 8 Medicare Enrollment, Revalidation, and Participation*

november 12 Gifts: Showing Appreciation without Violating the Law*

December 10 New Codes and Changes for 2015*

EArN crEDiTs

1.5 CEPEr cONfErENcE

EArN crEDiTs

1.5 CEPEr cONfErENcE

2013 Audio Conferences

During these monthly one-hour sessions, AOPA experts provide the most up-to-date information on the following topics. Perfect for the entire staff—one fee per conference, for all staff at your company location. A great team-building, money-

saving, educational experience! Complete the accompanying quiz to earn 1.5 CE credit for each conference.

Complete 2014 Audio Conference SeriesAOPA Member: $990.00Non-Member: $1,990.00

Individual 2014 Audio Conference AOPA Member: $99.00Non-Member: $199.00

LIVEEVERY MONTH

If you missed a past audio conference of particular interest—we have great news: Each conference from 2013 is captured in an MP3 file and is available for sale for one year. MP3 files can be listened to on your computer, hand-held devices, or burned to a disk. Great for commuters. Complete 2013 Audio Conference MP3s SeriesAOPA Member: $990.00Non-Member: $1,990.00

Individual 2013 Audio Conference MP3sAOPA Member: $99.00Non-Member: $199.00

COMPLETE 2013 AuDiO CONFERENCE MP3 SERiES

January Secrets to a Successful Audit

February Understanding the LSO/TLSO Medicare Policy

March Contracting with the VA: Hints for Landing the Contract

April Handling Adversity: Coping with Difficult Patients

May Navigate the Maze: Get to Know the Appeals Process

June Clinical Documentation: The Dos & Don’ts

July Networking for the Future: Building Relationships with Your Referrals

August Don’t Get Stuck with the Bill: Medicare Inpatient Billing

September Read Between the Lines: The Medicare Lower Limb Prosthetic Policy

October What’s the Word: A Healthcare Reform Update and What You Can Expect

november Advocacy: A Potent Weapon for Change

December What’s on the Horizon: New Codes for 2014

Audio Conference Education


2014 FDA mANUALThe FDA Compliance Manual is a 52-page comprehensive manual to under-standing the FDA as it applies to Orthotic and Prosthetic Professionals. Specifically, this manual focuses on FDA’s authority over medical devices and Good Manufac-turing Practices (GMPs) required under 21 C.F.R. 820 “Quality System Regula-tion.” The manual includes background information related to the question of whether GMPs apply to O&P patient care facilities and why AOPA believes FDA’s GMP regulations do not apply to O&P patient care facilities. The manual also provides useful guidance on how to comply with the GMP regulation, in combination with a GMP Self-Inspec-tion Package, FDA Compliance GMP Storyboard and a copy of the applicable regulation. In addition, there is a section which provides specific details on what to do if an FDA investigator appears on the premises to conduct an investigation. Provided electronically.

AOPA Member: No Charge Non-Member: $50.00

IDEAL OFFICE OF THE FUTURE DVD AND WHITEPAPER This DVD and accompanying white paper will teach you to work smarter and increase profit margins. The overall goal of this project is to equip AOPA members to overcome the barriers inherent in current service models. Current models have caused profit erosion which threatens quality patient care because of difficulties associated with managed care, administra-tive burdens and Medicare requirements.

This DVD and white paper discuss rede-fining the traditional roles of the technician, support staff and practitioner in order for facilities to generate more revenue per prac-titioner, work smarter and increase profit margins to keep pace with the increasing demand for quality patient care.


High Value ResourcesThe AOPA Strategic initiatives have

produced valuable information to

help you work smarter and increase

profit margins. This information is

available at NO ChARgE to AOPA

members and many of these prod-

ucts are available for a fee to non-

members.

Download these free resources at

www.AOPAnetonline.org or use the

order form on page 15 to receive a

hard copy version.

ImPROVE PRACTITIONER SkILLS mONOgRAPH SERIES The objective of the Improve Practitioner Skills Initiative is to strengthen and to provide the skills necessary for practitio-ners to be more proficient in executing their clinical, operational and business responsibilities by developing a series of courses and seminars as well as the most cost efficient, user friendly delivery mechanisms. This Initiative has not only identified a myriad of topics, but has produced five monographs on various topics. Available as a set only.

Topic 1: Buying or Renting Business Assets

Topic 2: Are there Ways to Reduce Your Insurance Costs?

Topic 3: O&P Professional Liability Malpractice Primer

Topic 4: Selecting the Right Legal Form for Your Practice

Topic 5: Selected Wealth Preservation


DIFFERENT BUSINESS mODELS “HOW TO” SERIES The purpose of the Different Busi-ness Models Initiative is to develop a comprehensive list of alternative revenue generating business practice models that patient care provider members may consider in terms of expanding or broadening their traditional base of busi-ness. Presentations are available on how to implement these models in various settings: • Introduction to the Various Business

Models• Introduction to the Various Business

types• How Do I Add Mobility to My

Practice and What are the Benefits?• How Can an O&P Institutional

Based Branch Be Incorporated Into My Practice?

• O&P With Ortho-Care Products: Out Patient Surgery Center Model

• Physical therapy Collaboration With an O&P Practice

• O&P With Wound Care/How Can Wound Care Become Part of My Practice?

• Functional Electric Stimulation: How Can FES Become Part of My Practice?


Free Offers for AOPA Members


AOPA BUSINESS OPTImIzATION ANALYSIS TOOL (BOAT)Create your own secure and confidential Web pages on the BOAT which is specifi-cally tailored to help O&P business owners manage their business for greater profit and quality patient care. By using this tool, you will not only examine the financial fitness of your business - you will also be pushed to identify and better understand your competition, market conditions, referral sources, internal effectiveness, etc. Use the BOAT to create budgets, track your finances and to participate in the annual Operating Performance and Compensation surveys. The new AOPA Patient Satisfaction Survey (required by certifying bodies) will be accessed through the BOAT site which will be free to those firms using electronic data capture devices. Hard copy users will be charged a fee of $50 per 100 hard copy surveys. All informa-tion is confidential and secure.

AOPA Member: No Charge (Except Hard Copy Patient Survey Service)

CODINg QUESTIONS ANSWERED 24/7 Another members only “click of the mouse” solution is available at LCode-Search.com. AOPA supplier members provide coding information about specific products. You can search for appropriate products three ways––by the LCode, by manufacturer or by category. It’s the 21st century way to get quick answers to many of your coding questions. Start using it today by going to www.LCodeSearch.com. AOPA’s expert staff continues to be available for all coding and reimbursement questions.

AOPA Member: No Charge

FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO AOPA In AdvAnce SmArtBrIef NEWSLETTERSign up to receive the AOPA Smart-Brief—This twice weekly newsletter contains up-to-the-minute news, Medi-care updates, the latest from Capitol Hill and high-quality analysis from AOPA experts—sent directly to your e-mail inbox. Visit http://bit.ly/AIAsubscribe to subscribe to the newsletter.


FREE mEmBERSHIP TO THE CENTER FOR O&P LEARNINg & EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICECOPL is a new non-profit scientific and charitable entity completely independent from any other O&P organization, and dedicated to advancing the development of, and learning about, outcomes and evidence-based research projects in the O&P field. COPL is governed by a Board consisting of one representative from each of the different organizations in the O&P field. AOPA member companies can designate one employee as a member of COPL at no additional charge.


IF YOU’RE PAYINg mORE THAN 1.9%––YOU’RE PAYINg TOO mUCH! AOPA has partnered with Bank of America to offer credit card processing rates as low as 1.9% to AOPA members. Many members are paying more than 2.5% and if you’re handling $500,000 a year in credit card transactions, the 0.6% savings is like getting a 200% return on your membership dues investment. Call 808/317-5402 or email tellmemore@bank ofamericamerchant.com.


To receive additional information on these free offerings available only to AOPA members, simply email [email protected] with your request.

O&P AlmAnAc mAgAzINEIf you aren’t receiving and reading AOPA’s official monthly magazine, you don’t know what you are missing.

AOPA Member: No chargeNon-member Domestic: $59.00Non-Member Foreign: $99.00

ExPANDINg ON THE O&P AlmAnAc mAgAzINE SECTIONAOPA is pleased to announce that beginning with the January 2014 edition of the O&P Almanac you can earn CE credit asso-ciated with the monthly Reimbursement Page and the Quarterly Compliance Corner. Because of the highly educational content of the O&P Almanac’s Reim-bursement Page and Compliance Corner, O&P Almanac readers can now earn 2 Business Continuing Education (CE) Credits each time you read these articles and pass the accompanying quiz. It’s easy and it’s free! You read and learn from the O&P Almanac’s monthly reimbursement column and quarterly compliance corner, now you will not only gain knowledge, but you can also earn CE credits by taking a short quiz and receiving a passing grade of 80%. AOPA will automatically transmit the information to the certifying boards on a quarterly basis. The print version of the O&P Almanac is delivered to all AOPA members, ABC certified practitioners, BOC certi-fied practitioners as well as subscribers. Additionally the electronic version of the O&P Almanac is available online.

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AOPA members enjoy a unique status that sets them apart from other patient care facilities. AOPA benefits are designed to assist members in running their business

more efficiently and allow them to focus on the business of patient care. AOPA has distinctive relationships with CMS, insurance carriers, VA, members of congress and other policy makers—they know that AOPA members are in business to provide quality care and play by the rules.

In addition, there is no other resource like AOPA for coding, billing and reimbursement help. It’s like having an expert on staff for a fraction of the cost. Get all your questions answered related to O&P coding, billing, reimbursement and compli-ance—via telephone, email or online at LCodeSearch.com. AOPA members have unlimited access to AOPA and on-staff experts.

Plus: get action alerts, up-to-the minute information from CMS and legislative analysis directly from Capitol Hill in the AOPA In Advance SmartBrief twice weekly member newsletter, the O&P Almanac monthly magazine and reimbursement policy updates.

✓ Unlimited access to AOPA’s coding, billing and reimbursement experts.

✓ AOPA provides consistent representation on Capitol Hill for its members, working daily to shape the future of O&P and protect O&P patient interests.

✓ AOPA’s authoritative seminars and other educational opportunities enable O&P professionals to learn from the AOPA experts in an interactive setting. AOPA members save significantly on registration fees to meetings and seminars.

✓ Increased visibility with customers, referral sources and prospective patients in the Online Membership Directory.

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2014 Membership Application form Company Information

Company ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Web site: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

City:___________________________________________State:_______ZIP Code: _______________________________

Telephone:_____________________________________Fax: _________________________________________________

Primary Employee Name, Credentials: __________________________________________________________________

E-mail: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Recent amendments by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) will require organizations to obtain prior written consent for all faxes containing “any material adver-tising the commercial availability or quality of any property, goods, or services.” Without prior written consent you will not receive such benefits as information on upcoming educational seminars including the National Assembly, introductions to new AOPA products, and other vital membership information. By signing below, you authorize AOPA to send you these faxes to the fax number you provided above. You also subscribe to AOPA’s complimentary electronic newsletter, AOPA SmartBrief, for all emails provided.

Signature: ______________________________________ Printed Name:______________________________________

“I certify that my company is engaged principally in the profession of orthotics and/or prosthetics.”

Owner Signature: _______________________________________ Printed Name:_______________________________

Method of Payment:

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HOW TO JOIN

ONLINE: www.AOPAnet.org/join, click on Become a Member.

BY FAx: Fax this form to 571/431-0899

mAIL: Please make check or money order payable to AOPA. Mail your application with check or money order to: American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association, P.O. Box 34711, Alexandria, VA 22334-0711

mORE INFORmATION: Contact 571/431-0843 or e-mail [email protected].

2014 Membership Category (Valid January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014)n Patient Care Facility $1,850

n International Company $925 (For patient care facilities practicing outside of the United States)

n Educational & Research $1,850

n Affiliate $325

n Supplier Categories (by gross sales volume):

n More than $5 million $9,665

n $2 million-$4,999,999 $8,030

n $1 million-$1,999,999 $6,290

n Less than $1 million $3,160

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Address: __________________________________________________________________________________

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n Please send me special updates and information from AOPA including the AOPA SmartBrief electronic newsletter.

SHIPPINg/HANDLINg: A handling fee of $7 will be added to your order. All orders are shipped from the East Coast via UPS Ground (approximately 4-8 days transit time). Other shipping options are avail-able for an additional charge. Call AOPA for details at 571/431-0876.

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HOW TO ORDER

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ONLINE: www.AOPAnet.org

BY mAIL: AOPA Bookstore, 330 John Carlyle Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314

mORE INFORmATION: For AOPA products and educational opportunities, contact 571/431-0876 or e-mail [email protected].

SHIPPING/HANDLING $7.00

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PAYmENTPayments for product orders should be pre-paid via money order, check or credit card. Checks should be made payable to the AOPA Bookstore.

SHIPPINg/HANDLINgA handling fee of $7 will be added to your order. All orders are shipped from the East Coast via UPS Ground (approxi-mately 4-8 days transit time). Other shipping options are available for an additional charge. Call AOPA headquar-ters at (571) 431-0876.

INTERNATIONAL ORDERSShipping charges for international orders will be assessed exact postage by weight of shipment. Ask the O&P Bookstore for details.

PRICESPrices that are listed in this catalog are subject to change without notice.

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AOPA REFUND/RETURN POLICYAOPA wants its members and customers to be happy with their purchases. If for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase, please contact AOPA at (571) 431-0876.

AOPA will grant full refunds (less any applicable taxes, shipping and handling), for new, unopened items sold and fulfilled by AOPA within 30 days of the delivery date for a full refund. Publica-tions must be in re-sellable condition.If orders were placed over the Web site, you may be required to provide your credit card number to receive your refund.

CLAImSDamages, shortages or defective items should be reported to AOPA at (571) 431-0876 as soon as possible.

LImITED QUANTITYAOPA does its very best to keep items in stock and up-to-date. Products listed in the catalog may be in limited quantity. Prices are applicable based on availability of merchandise and are subject to change without notice.

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