American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association

05/08/2026

Nominations for the 2026 Dr. James H. Campbell Commitment to Outcomes Award close next Tuesday, May 12.

This prestigious award funded by Hanger Clinic in honor of Dr. Campbell recognizes individuals advancing evidence-based O&P care through clinical outcomes programs, peer-reviewed research, innovation, and improved patient outcomes.

The recipient will be honored at AOPA’s 2026 National Assembly in Las Vegas and receive a $3,000 honorarium, travel support, complimentary registration, and national recognition.

Do you know someone making a lasting impact on outcomes in O&P? Submit your nomination today before the deadline.

https://aopanet.org/about-aopa/awards/dr-james-h-campbell-commitment-to-outcomes-award/

05/07/2026

Provide input and help The Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research build their future plans!

We’re listening.

From May 6–20th, we’re opening an anonymous comment period to hear directly from the OP&P community.

Your input helps shape:
✔️ Future programs
✔️ Emerging needs
✔️ Opportunities to make a greater impact

If you couldn’t join a focus group—or have more to share—this is your chance.

🔗 Share your voice: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=fvLtCii7ZkK26EB3S98WM7s3TBtmKNBOlks_sr9p0P1URVg4OFlUTElBU1BPMlQ2TjJNOFhRTkJSWS4u&route=shorturl

Because we serve you—so you can better serve patients.

05/06/2026

At AOPA, everything we do is possible because of the incredible support, engagement, and dedication of our members and the O&P community.

In this special video, AOPA staff want to take a moment to simply say thank you to our members. Thank you for your trust, your advocacy, your partnership, and for the important work you do every day to improve lives through O&P care.

Please stay tuned for a series where you’ll get the chance to learn more about the AOPA staff, the work they do, and their passion for supporting the O&P profession.

Thank you for being part of the AOPA community. We’re grateful to serve you.

05/05/2026

Rising costs. Workforce challenges. Pressure to do more with less. Sound familiar?

The 2026 O&P Compensation, Benefits & Operations Survey is now open and designed to help you navigate these issues and more with confidence.

Participate to:
- Benchmark your business
- Manage costs & improve profitability
- Recruit and retain staff
- Access industry-wide insights

For completing the survey, you’ll receive a FREE report, a confidential performance comparison, and be entered to win one of ten $500 gift cards.

Survey closes June 30 with results available in September.

Check your inbox (invitation came from Kai Analytics) or request access today https://aopa.kaianalytics.com/

Your input will help strengthen your business and the O&P profession.

05/04/2026

Last week, AOPA staff (Teri Kuffel, JD, Ashlie White, Ashley Vande Bunte, CMP, and Kelly O’Neill, CEM) had the pleasure of attending The Association of Children’s Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC) 2026 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect with ACPOC leadership, members, and attendees, and to engage in meaningful conversations about advancing O&P care for pediatric patients. It was especially inspiring to see the incredible research, innovative solutions, and dedication shaping the future of pediatric O&P.

Collaboration across the O&P community is key to driving progress, and we’re excited about the opportunities ahead to continue working together to support clinicians, families, and the children we serve.

05/01/2026

Nominate a leader who has shaped O&P!

AOPA’s Lifetime Achievement Award (our highest honor) recognizes individuals whose decades of dedication have advanced the O&P profession and made a lasting impact on the community.

From innovation and research to mentorship and service, these leaders have helped shape the future of O&P.

Nomination Deadline: Next Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Presented at: 2026 National Assembly (September 9–12, Las Vegas)

Help us honor those who have given so much to the profession, submit a nomination today.

https://aopa.wufoo.com/forms/xv5uylf0h04v03/

04/30/2026

The wait is over… the 2026 National Assembly program is LIVE!

Join AOPA and 2,000+ colleagues from across the O&P community September 9–12 in Las Vegas for O&P’s premier event.

Built from an incredible volume of submissions, this year’s program brings together diverse perspectives, innovative ideas, and real-world expertise to deliver a dynamic, forward-looking agenda designed for today’s evolving O&P landscape.

Explore education across five key tracks:
• Clinical Care – Advancing patient care through evidence-based practice
• Business Education – Strengthening operations, strategy, and financial performance
• Digital O&P Care – Technology, data, and the future of care delivery
• Pedorthics – Focused learning for foot care and footwear solutions
• Technical – Enhancing fabrication, design, and hands-on skills

Whether you’re looking to elevate your clinical skills, grow your business, or stay ahead of emerging trends, the 2026 National Assembly has something for you.

Start planning your experience today:
- Explore the full program
- Register to secure your spot
- Book your hotel

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the most influential gathering in O&P.

Access the program https://aopaassembly26.eventscribe.net/agenda.asp?pfp=BrowsebyDay

04/29/2026

AOPA staff are keeping the momentum going for Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, no matter where the week takes us.

From conferences and meetings in Philadelphia to work happening across the country, our team (Teri Kuffel, JD, Ashlie White, Ashley Vande Bunte, and Kelly O’Neill) proudly showed up in orange for Wear Orange Wednesday in support of the limb loss and limb difference community.

As the month comes to an end, we’re also excited to celebrate that the Virginia, home to AOPA’s national office, has officially received a proclamation recognizing Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month. This kind of recognition helps elevate awareness, amplify voices, and drive meaningful progress.

The AOPA staff has thoroughly enjoyed celebrating this past month and look forward to continuing all our efforts to support the limb loss and limb difference community.

04/29/2026

Please act by May 11!

As a follow-up to a key Hill “ask” from AOPA’s 2026 Policy Forum, we’re calling on the O&P community to support dedicated funding for outcomes research.

For the third consecutive year, the O&P Alliance (AOPA is a member) is leading a sign-on letter urging Congress to restore funding for the Orthotics and Prosthetics Outcomes Research Program (OPORP) through the Department of Defense’s CDMRP at $15 million for FY 2027.

OPORP played a critical role in advancing evidence-based O&P care from 2014–2023 but it has not been funded for the past three years. Restoring this program is essential to driving innovation, improving patient outcomes, and strengthening clinical evidence across our profession.

We need broad support from clinicians, researchers, patients, universities, partner, and stakeholders to make this happen.

Sign the letter: https://forms.gle/yAatuQhmVx5NAbRD8

And then please share with your networks.

Deadline: Monday, May 11 at Noon ET

A similar letter will also be sent to the House.

Thank you to the O&P Alliance for their leadership on this effort and thank you for lending your voice.

04/28/2026

AOPA’s Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Joe McTernan, is in Baltimore today attending the Johns Hopkins Medical Symposium, connecting with attendees about the So Every Body Can Move initiative.

He’s sharing insights on the national movement and highlighting the important progress being made through So Every BODY Can Move Maryland to expand access to O&P care.

Learn more and get involved: www.soeverybodycanmove.org

04/27/2026

Time is running out!

AOPA’s Virtual Coding & Billing Seminar is happening next week—May 4–5 from Noon – 4pm ET each day and you don’t want to miss it.

Join our experts to:
- Get the latest on Competitive Bidding & the Supplier Enrollment Moratorium
- Stay current on HCPCS codes & reimbursement updates
- Navigate Medicare audits & appeals with confidence
- Reduce denials & optimize reimbursement
- Strengthen coding & documentation practices
- Earn 8.25 CEs (with attendance + quiz)

Members: $359 | Non-members: $469

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical, expert guidance you can apply right away.

Register now https://aopahub.aopanet.org/events/event-registration/?id=493a893e-e10d-f111-83da-7c1e5292b3b9