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Monday, April 22, 2024
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Help PFA celebrate Earth Day! Reduce, Reuse and Recycle!
Join us to honor and celebrate our remarkable planet on this extraordinary day. Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, encouraging us to come together and take action for a healthier planet and brighter future.
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month
PFA supports: The Amputee Coalition invites you to celebrate Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month with us from April 1-30, 2024. More than 5.6 million Americans are living with limb loss and limb difference...
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Saturday, March 30, 2024
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Happy Easter - “Spring Holidays”
"A tale told, of a bunny so dear,
Bringing Easter eggs, year after year.
A hop, a skip, in the early morn,
With baskets filled, Easter is born."
Spring has begun...did you know when Pedorthists became certified allied healthcare professionals?
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Monday, March 11, 2024
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MEDICARE AUDITS: One more tool against equity in healthcare. Article by PFA BOD member, Terry R. Reed, BOCPD
AS THE UNITED STATES emerged from the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) quickly announced an increase in audits of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS). The stated reason behind the DMEPOS audits (and all CMS audits) is to assure that CMS is not paying for items that patients do not need, costing the government money in wasteful spending. On the surface this sounds great...
This article first appeared in the December 2023 issue of O&P Edge:
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Posted By PFA Admin,
Monday, March 11, 2024
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50th Academy Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium
On March 6-9th, the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) 2024 held a four-day experience, bringing the O&P profession together from all parts of the world to learn from subject matter experts and one another.
PFA attended the event represented by Teresa Alpert, PFA President and Robert S Schwartz, PFA Executive Director...many PFA Committee and PFA members were speakers at the event including, Seamus Kennedy, Josh White and Erick Janisse!
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Monday, February 5, 2024
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ACFAS Winter Meeting 2024
PFA Executive Director, and Eneslow CEO, Robert S. “Bob” Schwartz attended American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 82nd Annual Scientific Conference on February 1st-4th 2024, at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida.
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Monday, January 29, 2024
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AOFAS Winter Meeting 2024
On January 25-28, 2024 at Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Florida, PFA attended the AOFAS Winter Meeting. Representing PFA was PFA President Teresa Alpert, Executive Director, Robert S. Schwartz and Membership Director, Laura Vargas!
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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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Pedorthics and Run Specialty: Perfect Together
Mark Sullivan one of the founders of The Running Event and original editor of Running Insight highlighted the #TRE23 session with Bob Schwartz. Bob's presentation educated run specialty retailers on how they can benefit from the field of pedorthics.
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Running Insight
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Posted By PFA Admin,
Thursday, January 4, 2024
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BOC Accreditation | Add New CMS Product Category S04 to your offerings
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Offer More Comprehensive Patient Care
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Add the NEW CMS Product Code
S04 - Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items CMS recently released the final rule regarding the Lymphedema Treatment Act, which outlines the coverage for compression garments and related accessories for patients diagnosed with lymphedema. NEW CMS Product Category Code: S04 -- specifically created for lymphedema compression treatment items -- is billable beginning January 1, 2024.
How Do I Add a Product Category to My Existing BOC Accreditation?
Complete the Additional Product Category Application and email it to the BOC Accreditation Team.
- There is a flat $150 administration fee for the product category additions listed on the form (the list includes S04.)
- Accredited locations do not need to be resurveyed to add this product category.
Contact the BOC Accreditation Team with any questions. Tell them PFA sent you!
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PFA Vice-President:
 Randy Stevens, BOCPD, CFo
Randy Stevens Family Footcare
Harrisburg, PA
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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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Congratulations to PFA Board of Directors 2024
Please help us welcome the new PFA President Teresa Alpert, CO, C.Ped, PMAC and the new Board of Directors for 2024!
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