Tag: American Orthotic & Prosthetic Assoc (AOPA)
AOPA, IIOP to partner on business certificate program
December 4, 2025HME News Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) has announced that, beginning in the fall of 2026, the International Institute of Orthotics & Prosthetics (IIOP) will become the new partner for its Business Certificate Program. Since 2021, AOPA has offered this comprehensive, non-degree certificate program to strengthen business and leadership skills across the orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) profession. “AOPA...
AOPA redesigns, relaunches website
October 10, 2025HME News Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) has launched a totally revamped website featuring a cleaner, faster, more modern intuitive design with more opportunities to better highlight members, the association says. All employees of member organizations can access resources via the Co-OP, compared to previous one-license-per-company limits. The website features easy to find information on advocacy, coding and reimbursement updates and resources, and education and...
In brief: VGM’s toolkit, Big Tech’s commitment, Dexcom’s new CEO, PBM’s harm
August 1, 2025HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – The VGM Government Relations team has launched a Grassroots Advocacy Toolkit to support durable medical equipment professionals, caregivers, industry partners and patient advocates in advancing legislative initiatives that impact equipment and services.
The toolkit includes materials and resources to assist in advocating for the DME industry, including:
Issue briefs: Clear, concise issue briefs outlining key legislative priorities and how they...
White returns to AOPA
July 31, 2025HME News Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) has announced that Ashlie White will join the organization as its new senior director of external affairs on Aug. 18. A nationally respected leader in orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) advocacy, health policy and strategic programming, White brings a wealth of experience and passion for improving both the O&P profession and the lives of individuals with limb loss and limb difference, AOPA says. “As AOPA doubles down...
‘It’s a rare bill where all parties benefit’: Recent fraud takedown will fuel support for O&P legislation, stakeholders say
July 25, 2025Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
WASHINGTON – With the recent Department of Justice takedown of a $10.6 billion Medicare fraud scheme, stakeholders are “more confident than ever” that a new bill that would, among other things, prohibit drop-shipping custom-fitted and custom-fabricated orthoses and prostheses will gain traction in Congress.
Prior to Operation Gold Rush in July, the federal government took down a $1.2 billion Medicare fraud scheme as part of Operation Brace Yourself in 2019.
“Unfortunately,...
AOPA extends contract for Kuffel
May 14, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association board of directors has extended its contract with Teri Kuffel, JD, to serve as AOPA’s interim executive director through Dec. 31, 2025. Kuffel stepped into the role on Jan. 1, 2025, following the resignation of Eve Lee. “I have had the opportunity to communicate with Teri on a regular basis,” said Rick Riley, AOPA president. “Teri’s innate understanding of the O&P profession, her proven and passionate...
In brief: Cybersecurity violation, Walgreens complaint, Homecare Champion nominees
January 24, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, has announced a $3 million settlement with Solara Medical Supplies concerning potential violations of HIPAA Security and Breach Notification rules caused by a phishing incident.
In November 2019, OCR received a breach report concerning a phishing attack in which an unauthorized third party gained access to the email accounts of eight Solara employees between April and June 2019, resulting...
AOPA names interim executive director
January 2, 2025HME News Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The American Orthotics and Prosthetics Association (AOPA) board of directors has announced that Teri Kuffel, JD, will serve as interim executive director effective Jan. 1.
AOPA’s current executive director, Eve Lee, is resigning effective Jan. 22 to become CEO of the Society of Interventional Radiology.
As interim executive director, a six-month term, Kuffel, who is also vice president and co-owner of Arise Orthotics & Prosthetics in Minnesota, will...
AOPA’s Lee to step down
December 5, 2024HME News Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Eve Lee will step down as executive director of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association, effective Jan. 22, 2025, to start a new role as CEO of the Society of Interventional Radiology.
The Executive Committee of AOPA’s board of directors is working with Lee to develop a transition plan that will be communicated to members prior to the end of the year.
“Over the past six years Eve has been an integral part of our organization, leading...
AOPA names new officers
December 3, 2024HME News Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association has announced that Rick Riley has been elected to serve as president of its Executive Committee. Mitchell Dobson, CPO, becomes immediate past president and Kimberly Hanson, CPRH, becomes president-elect. Joining them are Matt Swiggum as vice president and Chris Nolan as treasurer. AOPA has also announced new board members: Jeff Erenstone, CPO; Deanna Fish, MS, CPO; Shane Kelly; and Andrew Steele, CPO, MBA. They join Arlene Gillis,...