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AOPA Applauds Introduction of Prosthetic and Custom Orthotic Parity Act of 2009
Published in Managed Care Business Week, June 23rd, 2009
The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) supports the introduction of the Prosthetic and Custom Orthotic Parity Act of 2009 (PCOPA). This important legislation will assure access to appropriate orthotic and prosthetic devices by providing fair insurance coverage. PCOPA , H.R. 2575, was introduced by Rep. Robert Andrews (D-NJ) with bipartisan support from five original cosponsors.
If passed, PCOPA will reduce access barriers to appropriate patient care such as restricted insurance coverage and payment caps on prosthetic and custom orthotic devices. Increasing insurance coverage of and patient access to the appropriate orthotic and...
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