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Changing O&P Policy: How Evidence Drives Policy Change (AM2025-OS15)

Credit Hours

1.75 Business Credits

Learning Objectives

  • Understand access issues and unmet needs in the O&P field and how data/outcomes can be harnessed to provide evidence to policy makers
  • Learn about ongoing efforts to positively impact policy
  • Gain knowledge of how to start collecting evidence today to support policy change in the future

Course Description

Changing O&P Policy: How Evidence Drives Policy Change (AM2025-OS15)

This session will highlight multiple efforts that are currently underway to change policy surrounding O&P. The goal is to empower attendees with the knowledge and tools to collect the relevant data to be used as evidence to effectively drive a change in policy. We will highlight the years of effort that went into the current Medicare LCD proposal for K2 microprocessor feet, current efforts across multiple state Medicaid programs to add codes and increase reimbursement for existing codes, and discuss recent So Every BODY Can Move initiatives. Changing policy takes collaboration across entities to gather and analyze the relevant data to improve access to appropriate O&P technology. Together, we can continue to make a meaningful difference across the O&P field – get involved today!

Event Presenter(s)

Presenter Name(s)

  • Bretta L. Fylstra, PhD
  • Maggie Baumer, JD
  • Sheryl Sachs, MSPO, CPO 
  • Ashlie White, MSHLS, MA 

Disclaimer

The user acknowledges that the workshops, handouts, and related course materials contained therein are intended for educational purposes only, and should not be considered to be legal advice or a substitute for legal or clinical consultation. These presentations address issues that are multi-faceted, and the user should not assume that the courses discuss every law, regulation, or ethical code that may be relevant to the subject matter. Legal and ethical standards are subject to change and it is always prudent to check to see whether a particular law, regulation, or ethical standard may have changed.
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