Tag: Orthotic & Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA)
In brief: OPGA names finalists, Insulet grows, Breas corrects
August 14, 2024HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – The Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America has announced the four finalists nominated for the 2024 O&P Woman of the Year Award.
The finalists are:
Dr. Justina Appel, PhD, CO, BOCP, LPO, clinical specialist with NuTech Synergies;
Jenna Calomeris, vice president of sales with ThorWear, DBA Elevate Movement;
Dr. Sara Peterson, PhD, L/CPO, FAAOP(D), clinical research scientist/certified prosthetist orthotist (CPO) with O&P Clinical Innovations;...
OPGA names finalists for Woman of the Year Award
August 13, 2024HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – The Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America has announced the four finalists nominated for the 2024 O&P Woman of the Year Award.
The finalists are:
Dr. Justina Appel, PhD, CO, BOCP, LPO, clinical specialist with NuTech Synergies;
Jenna Calomeris, vice president of sales with ThorWear, DBA Elevate Movement;
Dr. Sara Peterson, PhD, L/CPO, FAAOP(D), clinical research scientist/certified prosthetist orthotist (CPO) with O&P Clinical Innovations; and
Sheryl Sachs,...
OPGA seeks O&P WOY
June 5, 2024HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – The Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA) has opened the nomination period for the 2024 O&P Woman of the Year Award. Sponsored by Össur and presented by OPGA, this annual award is open to all women who work in the profession. Nominators are encouraged to provide examples of how the nominee has made significant contributions throughout her career to serve her patients, community, business and the O&P profession. “We are thrilled to continue recognizing the...
In brief: AdaptHealth CEO, Graham-Field acquisition, OPGA education
April 19, 2024HME News Staff
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa. – AdaptHealth has named Suzanne Foster as its CEO, taking over from interim CEO and chairman of the board Richard Barasch.
Ms. Foster will assume leadership of the company from interim CEO and chairman of the board, Richard Barasch, on May 20.
Foster brings more than 25 years of healthcare experience as a purpose-driven leader with a strong-track record of leading growth businesses in the healthcare market, specifically in-home care, life sciences, medical devices,...
OPGA members gain access to more education
April 18, 2024HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa— OPGA members can now access 20 complimentary CE courses through VGM Education. “OPGA is very grateful to have worked with VGM Education to expand this educational offering to serve our members’ need for education while also enhancing the value of OPGA membership,” says Adam Miller, president of OPGA. “This offering is an exclusive benefit for OPGA members and adds significant value to membership.” Worth more than $1,000, these courses are intended...
OPGA, Össur name award recipients
March 12, 2024HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa - OPGA and Össur Americas have named Matthew Jones as the 2024 recipient of the Russell Walker CP, LP Emerging Leader Grant, and Kelley Berk as the 2024 recipient of the Todd Eagen Advocacy in Action Memorial Grant. “On behalf of Össur and OPGA, we are privileged to announce Matthew and Kelley as the recipients of these two grants that will provide professional development opportunities for the future leaders of O&P while memorializing the impact that Rusty Walker and...
OPGA, Össur open application period for grants
January 22, 2024HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – The Orthotic Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA) and Össur have opened the application period for two grants available to U.S.-based O&P professionals. The two grants: The Russell Walker CP, LP Emerging Leader Grant, now in its third year, is designed to pay tribute to Russell (Rusty) Walker, a practitioner who was passionate about mentoring the next generation of O&P leaders; and the Todd Eagen Advocacy in Action Memorial Grant, now in its second year, is named after Todd...
LTA could be game changer for O&P
November 13, 2023John Andrews
The orthotics and prosthetics market received a positive boost from the passage of the Lymphedema Treatment Act (LTA) earlier this year and field specialists are optimistic it will benefit providers and patients.
Set to go into effect Jan. 1, 2024, the LTA allows for consistent Medicare coverage and reimbursement for compression garments and supplies for patients living with lymphedema. This new law could be a game changer for the industry, said Matthew Gruskin, COO for Owings Mills, Md.-based...
OPGA supports ‘So Every BODY Can Move’ relay
August 25, 2023HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – The Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA) has announced its support for "So Every BODY Can Move," an organization dedicated to ensuring individuals with limb loss and limb difference can access life-changing prosthetic and orthotic care. Through a series of state-by-state legislative actions, "So Every BODY Can Move" is working to expand access to these essential medical services, enabling everyone to enjoy the benefits of physical activity. To show its support, OPGA...
Finalists for O&P Woman of the Year announced
August 21, 2023HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – The Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America has announced the four finalists for the 2023 O&P Woman of the Year Award. They are:
Charu Bhanti, co-founder of CPO Services
Marita Dorsch-Carozza CP, FAAOP, senior surveyor with American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics (ABC)
Teri Kuffel, JD, vice president and founding co-owner of Arise Orthotics & Prosthetics and president of AOPA
Nikki...