ABC was proud to participate in AOPA’s 2025Virtual Policy Forum, held May 6–15. This two-week event brought together more than 83 O&P professionals, patients and advocates from 26+ states to push for stronger federal support of the profession’s top legislative priorities, including: 

• The Medicare O&P Patient-Centered Care Act – Safeguarding patient access to certified providers and eliminating harmful restrictions. 
• Tariff Relief – Fighting excessive tariffs that raise costs and limit care. 
• Federal O&P Research Funding – Advocating for innovation that drives better patient outcomes. 
• Mobility Means Freedom Tax Credit – Providing financial relief to individuals dependent on O&P care. 
• VA SPORT Act – Improving timely access to specialized O&P services for veterans.

A Collaborative, Education Experience
The Forum kicked off with a virtual education session held May 6 featuring policy experts from AOPA, the National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics (NAAOP) and the Amputee Coalition, who provided insights into the evolving political climate, outlined key O&P policy initiatives, and shared best practices for both in-person and virtual advocacy. The session concluded with an inspiring discussion led by Senator Tammy Duckworth.