Ohio Orthotics and Prosthetics Assocation

Supporting Ohio's O&P Community Through Leadership, Education and Advocacy

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Our Doctors

Meet Our Board of Directors

Nick Igel, CO/LO

President

Richard Gaudio, CO/LO

President Elect

Ryan Spill, CPO

Vice President

Michael Sotak

Secretary/Treasurer

Jim Leimkuehler

Immediate Past President

How it Works

OOPA's Statement of Purpose

The purpose of the O.O.P.A. is to exercise jurisdiction within the boundaries of the State of Ohio, including:

To unite business facilities in the State of Ohio that provide orthotic and/or prosthetic services through voluntary membership
To create and maintain goodwill and cooperation between the various agencies, other organizations , and the members of the organization. To assist and advise in the formation of policies pertinent to Orthotic and Prosthetic services.
To cooperate with members of the medical profession and such other persons concerned with treatment of disabled persons in the development of new and improved Orthotic and Prosthetic procedures.
To encourage a professional, business, and social relationship between members of this association.
To promote and maintain communication of information regarding new designs, techniques, and improved methods of providing Orthotic and Prosthetic devices, for the advancement of the profession and service of the public.
To maintain standards necessary to uphold and promote the general welfare of the profession and to sustain and improve good public relations, providing the citizens of Ohio with adequate information and education about the practice of Orthotics and Prosthetics.

Membership Benefits

Discounted registration fees for all OOPA-sponsored meetings and conferences

Eligibility for Ohio BWC Group Rating discount program through Compensation Consultants

Receive updates including Week in Review (State and Federal)

Advocacy and communication with Ohio Medicaid and Ohio BWC through committee representation

Have a voice to direct and define direction for the O & P profession in Ohio.

Memberships

Active Membership

Active membership in this organization shall be limited to business facilities who employ full time, a practitioner of orthotics, prosthetics, orthotics/prosthetics or pedorthics currently licensed by the state of Ohio.

Supplier Membership

Includes businesses primarily involved in the manufacturing, distribution, and/or supplying of prosthetic and orthotic products in Ohio. Each supplier member is eligible for full member priviliges. One vote per company member.

Sponsor Membership

Sponsor membership entitles you to a special logo listing on the OOPA website, priority exhibit opportunity for the Annual Spring conference and complimentary ad in the Spring Conference program. One vote per company.

Plans & Pricing

Message from the President

With so many changes taking place in health care in general, and for orthotics and prosthetics specifically, it is important to stay informed, both nationally and on the state level. Maintaining O and P facilities has become an increasingly challenging endeavor. Balancing patient care with reimbursement and financial realities requires learning about, understanding and implementing practices that enhance patient care and professionalism.

This year we will address how to provide increasingly relevant and timely information to help you be informed. OOPA will continue to offer an array of top-rated speakers during the Annual Meeting (Friday, March 18, 2022). Let us know if there are particular topics you want to learn more about.

I would like to extend appreciation to Jim Leimkuehler for his excellent leadership during his two-year tenure as President.

As I take the helm, I would like to follow through with the actions that Jim and the board have already put in motion. Jim has spent a lot of time and effort to pursue the betterment of the O and P field and I would like to thank him for all of his work.

In the next year I would like to increase the awareness of the different organizations that are dedicated the education and protection of our O and P field. I truly feel like we are in a good position moving forward with this new State board we are now a part of. I would like to continue to foster the relationship between the OT/PT/AT board and ourselves to ensure an open line of communication.

I am honored to try to serve each and every one of you and am excited for what we can do moving forward as a growing and evolving field.

The OOPA BWC Committee has continued to meet with Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation work group to address the prosthetic pricing methodology and work toward a policies that will better reflect practitioners’ level of service and patient care needs.

The Ohio OPP Advisory Council, housed with the Ohio OT, PT, AT Board, meets quarterly and is served well by professional representatives who advise the State Board on critical issues. Check the Board's website for updates.

If you are not currently a member I encourage you to join today. Let us know how we can make your association better work for you. Your voice and your participation are critical for us to work on your behalf. If you would like to serve on a committee or would like membership information please let us know.

Thank you for your past and continuing support.

Nick Igel, LO/CO

OOPA President

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