Medicare Legislation Is A Setback for O&P
AOPA
Description
Collection
Title:
Medicare Legislation Is A Setback for O&P
Creator:
AOPA
Date:
11/26/2003
Text:
The recent Medicare reform legislation that includes a Medicare payment
freeze for all orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services for the next three
years will have a negative impact on the O&P field in the near term.
Then, beginning in 2007, a less onerous competitive bidding program
limited to off-the-shelf orthotic devices will be implemented. Long
term, the implementation of quality standards will be an asset for the
O&P industry.
freeze for all orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services for the next three
years will have a negative impact on the O&P field in the near term.
Then, beginning in 2007, a less onerous competitive bidding program
limited to off-the-shelf orthotic devices will be implemented. Long
term, the implementation of quality standards will be an asset for the
O&P industry.
Citation
AOPA, “Medicare Legislation Is A Setback for O&P,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 6, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/222060.
