Tag: Ossur
OPGA opens application process for prosthetics grants
February 18, 2026HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa — OPGA has announced that the application period is officially open for two grants available to U.S.–based orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) professionals: the Russell Walker CP, LP Emerging Leader Grant and the Todd Eagen Advocacy in Action Memorial Grant. Sponsored by Össur and presented by OPGA, both grants provide funding for meaningful, non-clinical experiences that strengthen leadership skills, deepen advocacy engagement, and enhance connection...
Össur becomes exclusive bracing sponsor for OAAA
May 13, 2025HME News Staff
IRVINE, Calif. – Össur, a global leader in non-invasive orthopaedic bracing and supports technologies, is increasing its role in supporting health care professionals and patients suffering from osteoarthritis by partnering with the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance (OAAA) as a gold sponsor. Össur’s partnership with OAAA will include providing a comprehensive set of OACareTools to help health care professionals support their OA patients, including the latest clinical guidelines,...
In brief: New execs at Insulet & Synapse, state of e-prescribing, OPGA & Össur awards
May 2, 2025HME News Staff
ACTON, Mass. – Insulet has appointed Ashley McEvoy as president and CEO effective immediately, replacing Jim Hollingshead, who has agreed to end his employment at the company and resign from its board of directors.
“Insulet continues to successfully deliver on its financial, clinical and operational objectives while advancing its mission to improve the lives of people with diabetes, and we are confident this leadership change will further the company’s success,”...
OPGA, Össur announce grant recipients
April 30, 2025HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – OPGA and Össur Americas have announced the recipients of two O&P grants. Avery-Claire Littleton has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Russell Walker CP, LP Emerging Leader Grant, and Nicole Bakovich has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Todd Eagen Advocacy in Action Memorial Grant.
“We are excited to announce Avery-Claire and Nicole as the recipients of these two grants that will help them grow their careers and contribute to the...
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:...
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...
Ossur program meets security standard
September 25, 2023HME News Staff
IRVINE, Calif. – Ossur has announced that its Empower by Ossur program has earned certified status by HITRUST for information security. The risk-based, two-year certification means the program has met regulatory compliance and industry defined requirements and is appropriately managing risk. “Organizations and programs like Empower by Ossur are continually under pressure to address current and emerging threats and meet complex compliance, information protection and private requirements,”...
OPGA honors ‘rising leaders’
March 6, 2023HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – Orthotic Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA) and Össur have announced the recipients of two O&P grants. Kaleigh Neely has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the Russell Walker CP, LP Emerging Leader Grant; and Abbey Senczyszyn, CPO, has been selected as the recipient of the Todd Eagen Advocacy in Action Memorial Grant. “On behalf of Össur and OPGA, we are privileged to announce Kaleigh and Abbey as the recipients of these two grants that will provide professional...
Össur positions system as tool for new requirementÂ
June 21, 2022HME News Staff
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. - Össur’s Empower Practice and Workflow Management system now seamlessly complies with new prior-authorization requirements announced by CMS for some commonly prescribed knee and spinal orthoses. “Although CMS has previously enacted prior authorization requirements, the new standards can create authorization challenges for patients with urgent medical needs and the clinicians who care for them,” said Mark Tymchenko, Össur’s vice president,...