Tag: Orthotics

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Foot Solutions has announced the grand opening of its newest store in Delray Beach, Fla. "We are excited to bring Foot Solutions to Delray, and we look forward to serving our community with the highest standards of foot wellness care," said John Prothro, CEO at Foot Solutions, Inc. "Our dedicated team is passionate about helping our customers find solutions for their foot health concerns, and we can't wait to assist our Delray Beach neighbors in leading more comfortable...

BOSTON – David Santana, owner of Conclave Media and Nationwide Health Advocates, will plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud in connection with a $44 million telemedicine fraud scheme involving medically unnecessary durable medical equipment, including orthotics such as back and knee braces, and genetic tests. According to the charging documents, between January 2018 and August 2021, Santana, through his companies Conclave and Nationwide, entered into business...

ST. GEORGE, Utah – Jim Hewlett, a board certified orthotist who can’t quite exit a profession he loves, shares his thoughts on its nagging fraud and abuse problem, the potential of new legislation to improve access and more.  Hewlett, who has tried to retire a few times since selling his practice 18 years ago, contracted as a survey inspector until the COVID-19 pandemic hit and these days, he teaches and works two days a week at Freedom Prosthetics & Orthotics in St. George,...

WASHINGTON – O&P stakeholders say a new bill would not only curb fraud and abuse and improve patient care but also eliminate a five-year default timeline for when Medicare beneficiaries can get replacement devices.  The Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act (H.R. 4315), which was re-introduced June 23, includes a new provision that would ensure beneficiaries can access replacement custom-fitted and custom-fabricated orthoses when a change in their condition or...

WASHINGTON – A bi-partisan group in the House of Representatives has introduced a bill that would prohibit “drop shipping” of custom orthoses and protheses to Medicare beneficiaries.  H.R. 4315, the Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act, would also:  Ensure Medicare beneficiaries can access the full range of orthotic care from one O&P practitioner, rather than requiring them to visit multiple providers when the treating orthotist or...

WATERLOO, Iowa – The Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America has opened the nomination period for the 2023 O&P Woman of the Year Award. Nominators are encouraged to provide examples of how the nominee has made significant contributions throughout her career to serve her patients, the community, business and the O&P profession. “Now in the seventh year, we are thrilled to continue recognizing the outstanding women in the O&P profession with the O&P Woman of the Year Award,”...

WADSWORTH, Ohio – Foundation Wellness, a manufacturer of insoles and orthotics, has acquired Currex, a leading brand of insoles designed for athletes and active individuals. With the acquisition, Foundation Wellness expands its product offerings and strengthens its position as a top provider of wellness solutions for individuals looking to live active and pain-free lives, it says. "We're thrilled to welcome Currex and its leading brand of performance insoles to the Foundation Wellness family,”...

WATERLOO, Iowa – OPGA, PEL and PVA Med have announced a three-party marketing and distribution agreement to make certain products and accessories available for purchase through PEL and PVBA Med. Per the agreement, OPGA members receive exclusive member discounts on the Emergence PRO 3D Printer and Carver PRO-S packages. "This agreement is another example of OPGA members receiving exclusive discounts on technology solutions that help them improve productivity and profit," said Adam Miller, president,...

RALEIGH, N.C. - Joint Active Systems, a manufacturer of range-of-motion devices based in Effingham, Ill., has agreed to pay $500,000 to settle civil claims under the federal and North Carolina False Claims Acts concerning allegations the company caused submission of false claims to the North Carolina Medicaid program for certain DME. Specifically, the United States and the state of North Carolina alleged that from Jan. 6, 2012, through January 29, 2021, JAS was unable to directly bill North Carolina...

Adam Miller doesn’t have a background in orthotics and prosthetics, but in his new role as president of VGM’s Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America, he stands ready to support members in any way they need.  “They are the best in the world at providing expert clinical care to patients and doing it for the right reasons,” he said. “I can’t tell an orthotist or prosthetist how to better fit a patient, but I can sure help them when it comes to buying products...