Response Re: [OANDP-L] FW: NOMA members FYI only
tony barr
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Response Re: [OANDP-L] FW: NOMA members FYI only
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tony barr
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8/12/2004
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Lisa , Randy,
It is my understanding from attending the many Centers of Medicare/Medicaid
Neg Reg committee meetings, and running opposition to NOMA multiple state
assaults on state regulation efforts, that all current and past NOMA members
are also AOPA members.However DeRoyal Industries did quit NOMA because of
lack of manufacture provider qualification criteria and perhaps because
Mr.Pete DeBusk Chairman of DeRoyal sits on the federal Medicare review
committee.
NOMA has always chose not to disclose their membership in fear of
retaliation and possible boycotting of their purchasing products by
providers.
On the other hand it's consistent with the fact that many past ABC and
Academy board members having been industry (AOPA) board members.
You know like musical chairs of a incestuous family members for the past 50
plus years.
Also fact that professional O&P manufacture and practitioner members are
represented by AOPA lobbyists whom also have DME and NOMA members within
their membership. However
The Academy mission statement states:
The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists is dedicated to
promoting professionalism and advancing the standards of patient care
through education, literature, research, advocacy and collaboration.
Would not supporting manatory O&P coverage and state regulation efforts
fall within those perimeters?
Is the Academy's collaboration confined exclusively to industry interests?
The Academy's goals are allegedly about professionalism, education,
advancing the quality of patient care, supporting literature and research
and advocating.
However, they have continued to delegate these legislative responsibilities
to the trade industry whose main focus is to sell product.
I would also be interested in hearing the tremendous amount feedback that
you most likely will not receive re: who is responsible for the L-Code
restructuring and reimbursement questions you proposed above.My quess is
that AOPA leads the charge with authority delgated to them by the Academy.
I could be mistaken ! Be interesting to find out.
Tony
-----Original Message-----
From: Orthotics and Prosthetics List [mailto:<Email Address Redacted>] On
Behalf Of Lisa Urso, CPO
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 4:06 AM
To: <Email Address Redacted>
Subject: [OANDP-L] Response Re: [OANDP-L] FW: NOMA members FYI only
Randy,
Thank you for your efforts and most recent post regarding the NOMA lobbying
group.
I would appreciate some clarity from AOPA (past or present member). Do we
have a lobbying group or committee that works proactively with Medicare
BEFORE changes are made to our codes/reimbursements? I'm not referring to
submitting information to obtain NEW codes for our industry. I am only
referring to the numerous, recent changes in coding/reimbursements that
we've all experienced
(especially) this year.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Lisa Urso, CPO
Albuquerque Orthotics & Prosthetics
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OANDP-L is a forum for the discussion of topics
related to Orthotics and Prosthetics.
Public commercial postings are forbidden. Responses to inquiries
should not be sent to the entire oandp-l list. Professional credentials
or affiliations should be used in all communications.
It is my understanding from attending the many Centers of Medicare/Medicaid
Neg Reg committee meetings, and running opposition to NOMA multiple state
assaults on state regulation efforts, that all current and past NOMA members
are also AOPA members.However DeRoyal Industries did quit NOMA because of
lack of manufacture provider qualification criteria and perhaps because
Mr.Pete DeBusk Chairman of DeRoyal sits on the federal Medicare review
committee.
NOMA has always chose not to disclose their membership in fear of
retaliation and possible boycotting of their purchasing products by
providers.
On the other hand it's consistent with the fact that many past ABC and
Academy board members having been industry (AOPA) board members.
You know like musical chairs of a incestuous family members for the past 50
plus years.
Also fact that professional O&P manufacture and practitioner members are
represented by AOPA lobbyists whom also have DME and NOMA members within
their membership. However
The Academy mission statement states:
The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists is dedicated to
promoting professionalism and advancing the standards of patient care
through education, literature, research, advocacy and collaboration.
Would not supporting manatory O&P coverage and state regulation efforts
fall within those perimeters?
Is the Academy's collaboration confined exclusively to industry interests?
The Academy's goals are allegedly about professionalism, education,
advancing the quality of patient care, supporting literature and research
and advocating.
However, they have continued to delegate these legislative responsibilities
to the trade industry whose main focus is to sell product.
I would also be interested in hearing the tremendous amount feedback that
you most likely will not receive re: who is responsible for the L-Code
restructuring and reimbursement questions you proposed above.My quess is
that AOPA leads the charge with authority delgated to them by the Academy.
I could be mistaken ! Be interesting to find out.
Tony
-----Original Message-----
From: Orthotics and Prosthetics List [mailto:<Email Address Redacted>] On
Behalf Of Lisa Urso, CPO
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 4:06 AM
To: <Email Address Redacted>
Subject: [OANDP-L] Response Re: [OANDP-L] FW: NOMA members FYI only
Randy,
Thank you for your efforts and most recent post regarding the NOMA lobbying
group.
I would appreciate some clarity from AOPA (past or present member). Do we
have a lobbying group or committee that works proactively with Medicare
BEFORE changes are made to our codes/reimbursements? I'm not referring to
submitting information to obtain NEW codes for our industry. I am only
referring to the numerous, recent changes in coding/reimbursements that
we've all experienced
(especially) this year.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Lisa Urso, CPO
Albuquerque Orthotics & Prosthetics
******************** To unsubscribe, send a
message to: <Email Address Redacted> with the words UNSUB OANDP-L in the body
of the message.
If you have a problem unsubscribing,or have other questions, send e-mail to
the moderator Paul E. Prusakowski,CPO at <Email Address Redacted>
OANDP-L is a forum for the discussion of topics related to Orthotics and
Prosthetics.
Public commercial postings are forbidden. Responses to inquiries should not
be sent to the entire oandp-l list. Professional credentials or affiliations
should be used in all communications.
********************
To unsubscribe, send a message to: <Email Address Redacted> with
the words UNSUB OANDP-L in the body of the
message.
If you have a problem unsubscribing,or have other
questions, send e-mail to the moderator
Paul E. Prusakowski,CPO at <Email Address Redacted>
OANDP-L is a forum for the discussion of topics
related to Orthotics and Prosthetics.
Public commercial postings are forbidden. Responses to inquiries
should not be sent to the entire oandp-l list. Professional credentials
or affiliations should be used in all communications.
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