It’s not often that I draw inspiration from a TV show, but I recently watched an episode of a medical drama in which a leading character was speaking about a mentor. He was talking about some of life’s lessons he had been taught and one really stuck out for me. It goes to the heart of what I have said about O&P ever since I was exposed to the profession.

This week Paul and I had the privilege of participating in AOPA’s Policy Forum on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. I think it’s important to know that advocacy isn’t just for DC. It crucial that the groundswell comes from each local community. You and only you, can start that movement in your hometown. In spite of the fact that Congress is as dysfunctional as ever, we have the best shot ever at getting the Medicare O&P Patient-Centered Care Act passed! This bill will restrict the mail-order drop ship of customized O and P and helps you with Same and Similar rejections. Read on!