US-POLITICS: Competitive Bidding in O&P
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US-POLITICS: Competitive Bidding in O&P
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US O&P Practitioners & Consumers:
The Health Care Finance Administration (HCFA) is addressing the concept of
Competitive Bidding as a means of further reducing the cost of Orthotic
Health Care Services. Also, if tradition holds true, this would eventually
impact the delivery of Prosthetic Services, as well.
As you know, a significant portion of providing comprehensive O&P care
involves professional clinical services. For this reason, it is felt that
competitive bidding is not appropriate, as it could have significant and far
reaching implications that would lead to a reduction in the quality of care
to those in need of these services.
This is only one aspect of the issue, however, your thoughts and input on
this subject would be most appreciated as this is being addressed with HCFA.
Should you wish to view specific information regarding this issue it can be
found at the following NAAOP URL or HYPERLINK:
URL <URL Redacted>
HYPERLINK <A HREF= <URL Redacted>>ALERT!
HCFA to Include Orthotic in Demonstration Project</A>
Additional Legislative my also be reached from the NAAOP Homepage at the
following URL or HYPERLINK
URL <URL Redacted>
HYPERLINK
<A HREF= http://www.oandp.com/organiza/naaop/index.htm >National Association
for the Advancement of Orthotics & Prosthetics (NAAOP)</A>
Thank You for whatever thoughts you may wish to share!
Please remember to preface any replies to OANDP-L with US-POLITICS:
John N. Billock, CPO, Co-Chairman
NAAOP Legislative Committee
Voice: 330-856-2553 Fax: 330-856-4619 E-mail: <Email Address Redacted>
National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics & Prosthetics
1875 Eye Street, N.W., 12th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20006-5409
NAAOP Voice: (202) 624-0064 Toll Free: (800) 622-6740 Fax: (202)
737-2517
NAAOP Web Site: www.oandp.com/naaop E-mail: <Email Address Redacted>
The Health Care Finance Administration (HCFA) is addressing the concept of
Competitive Bidding as a means of further reducing the cost of Orthotic
Health Care Services. Also, if tradition holds true, this would eventually
impact the delivery of Prosthetic Services, as well.
As you know, a significant portion of providing comprehensive O&P care
involves professional clinical services. For this reason, it is felt that
competitive bidding is not appropriate, as it could have significant and far
reaching implications that would lead to a reduction in the quality of care
to those in need of these services.
This is only one aspect of the issue, however, your thoughts and input on
this subject would be most appreciated as this is being addressed with HCFA.
Should you wish to view specific information regarding this issue it can be
found at the following NAAOP URL or HYPERLINK:
URL <URL Redacted>
HYPERLINK <A HREF= <URL Redacted>>ALERT!
HCFA to Include Orthotic in Demonstration Project</A>
Additional Legislative my also be reached from the NAAOP Homepage at the
following URL or HYPERLINK
URL <URL Redacted>
HYPERLINK
<A HREF= http://www.oandp.com/organiza/naaop/index.htm >National Association
for the Advancement of Orthotics & Prosthetics (NAAOP)</A>
Thank You for whatever thoughts you may wish to share!
Please remember to preface any replies to OANDP-L with US-POLITICS:
John N. Billock, CPO, Co-Chairman
NAAOP Legislative Committee
Voice: 330-856-2553 Fax: 330-856-4619 E-mail: <Email Address Redacted>
National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics & Prosthetics
1875 Eye Street, N.W., 12th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20006-5409
NAAOP Voice: (202) 624-0064 Toll Free: (800) 622-6740 Fax: (202)
737-2517
NAAOP Web Site: www.oandp.com/naaop E-mail: <Email Address Redacted>
Citation
“US-POLITICS: Competitive Bidding in O&P,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 25, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/213762.
