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AOPA 2017 DIRECTORY 2017 AOPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AOPA’s Mission
Michael Oros, CPO, LPO, FAAOP, President Scheck & Siress O&P Inc. Oakbrook Terrace, IL
The mission of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association
Jim Weber, MBA, President-Elect Prosthetic & Orthotic Care, Inc. St. Louis, MO
laws, regulation and services; to help members improve their
James Campbell, PhD, CO, FAAOP, Immediate Past President Hanger Clinic Austin, TX
understanding of the industry and the association.
is to work for favorable treatment of the O&P business in management and marketing skills; and to raise awareness and
Chris Nolan, Vice President Ottobock Austin, TX Jeff Collins, CPA, Treasurer Cascade Orthopedic Supply Chico, CA David Boone, PhD, MPH Orthocare Innovations LLC Mountain Lake Terrace, WA Traci Dralle Fillauer Companies Inc. Chattanooga, TN
ABOUT AOPA AOPA is a national trade association committed to providing high quality services, products and education to orthotic, prosthetic, and
Teri Kuffel, JD Arise Orthotics & Prosthetics Inc. Blaine, MN
pedorthic (OP&P) professionals. Through our government relations
Dave McGill Össur Americas Foothill Ranch, CA
insurance and against policies that impact the future of the O&P
Pam Lupo, CO Wright & Filippis Board of Directors Rochester Hills, MI Jeffrey Lutz, CPO Hanger Clinic Lafayette, LA Rick Riley Townsend Design Bakersfield, CA Brad Ruhl Ottobock Austin, TX
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efforts, AOPA works to raise awareness of the profession and advocates for fairness and adequacy of Medicare policies and private field and patients who require O&P services; as well as promoting top-notch education in OP&P and supporting strong evidence-based outcomes and comparative effectiveness research/measurements relating to O&P treatment modalities. AOPA membership consists of more than 1,900 O&P patient care facilities and suppliers that manufacture, distribute, design, fabricate, fit and supervise the use of orthoses and prostheses.
AMERICAN ORTHOTIC & PROSTHETIC ASSOCIATION (AOPA) 330 John Carlyle St., Ste. 200, Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 571/431-0876 • Fax: 571/431-0899 • Email: info@AOPAnet.org www.AOPAnet.org
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AOPA STAFF CONTACTS EXECUTIVE OFFICES Thomas F. Fise, JD, executive director, 571/431-0802, tfise@AOPAnet.org
2017 Calendar JANUARY 11: Webinar–O&P Clinical Documentation: Who Needs To Document and What You Need To Document JANUARY 23-24: 2017 Mastering Medicare: Essential Coding & Billing Techniques Seminars, Nashville, TN–Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown
AUGUST 9: Webinar–What the Medicare Audit Data Tells Us and How To Avoid Common Errors SEPT 6–9: AOPA 2017 2nd World Congress & 100th Centennial–Las Vegas, NV
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APRIL 12: Webinar–Grassroots Advocacy MAY 10: Webinar–Modifiers: What Do They Mean and When To Use Them JUNE 14: Webinar–Internal Audits: The Why and the How of Conducting Self-Audits JULY 12: Webinar–Know Your Resources: Where To Look To Find the Answers
Joe McTernan, director of coding and reimbursement services, education and programming, 571/431-0811, jmcternan@ AOPAnet.org
MEMBERSHIP & MEETINGS
MARCH 8: Webinar–Marketing Your Business
MAY 24-25: 2017 Policy Forum– Washington, DC
REIMBURSEMENT SERVICES
Devon Bernard, assistant director of coding and reimbursement services, education, and programming, 571/4310854, dbernard@AOPAnet.org
FEBRUARY 8: Webinar–LSO/TLSO Policy
APRIL 10-11: 2017 Mastering Medicare: Essential Coding & Billing Techniques Seminars– Denver, CO, The Westin Denver Downtown
Don DeBolt, chief operating officer, 571/431-0814, ddebolt@AOPAnet.org
Tina Carlson, CMP, senior director of membership operations and meetings, 571/431-0808, tcarlson@aopanet.org
SEPTEMBER 13: Webinar–ABC Inspections and Accreditation OCTOBER 11: Webinar–AFO/KAFO Policy NOVEMBER 5-11: Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week–AOPA will provide resources to help your company celebrate this event. NOVEMBER 6-7: 2017 Mastering Medicare: Essential Coding & Billing Techniques Seminars– Phoenix, AZ, Sheraton Grand Phoenix NOVEMBER 8: Webinar–Gift Giving: Show Your Thanks and Remain Compliant
Kelly O’Neill, CEM, manager of membership and meetings, 571/431-0852, koneill@AOPAnet.org Lauren Anderson, manager of communications, policy, and strategic initiatives, 571/431-0843, landerson@AOPAnet.org Betty Leppin, manager of member services and operations, 571/431-0810, bleppin@AOPAnet.org Yelena Mazur, membership and meetings coordinator, 571/431-0876, ymazur@ AOPAnet.org Ryan Gleeson, meetings coordinator, 571/431-0876, rgleeson@AOPAnet.org Ashlie White, manager of projects, 571/431-0812, awhite@aopanet.org
DECEMBER 13: Webinar–New Codes and Other Updates for 2018
JULY 17-18: 2017 Mastering Medicare: Essential Coding & Billing Techniques Seminars– Pittsburgh, PA, The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Suites Pittsburgh Downtown
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Coding Resources
2017 CODING SUITE Save $50 when you purchase the newly updated Coding Suite— you’ll receive everything you need to code like a pro! • CodingPro (Single User CD Software) • Illustrated Guide • QuickCoder (For more information on each product, see the description below.) CODE LIKE A PRO
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AOPA Member: $350.00 ($400.00 if purchased separately.) Non-Member: $895.00
2017 CODING PRO (SINGLE USER OR NETWORK VERSION)
O&P’s comprehensive guide to Medicare codes, reimbursement and medical policies! This is the single-source reference for all your coding needs! The CodingPro CD-ROM provides updated Medicare fee schedules for all 50 states and allows you to customize and import other fee schedules used by your office. Illustrations of the codes allow you to quickly sort codes. Writing prescriptions just got easier with the prescription writing tool. AOPA Member: $185.00SU Non-Member: $425.00SU $435.00NV $695.00NV
2017 ILLUSTRATED GUIDE
This easy-to-use reference manual provides an illustrated guide to the coding system in use for orthotics, prosthetics, and shoes, including the HCPCS code, the official Medicare descriptor and an illustration for each code. AOPA Member: $185.00 Non-Member: $425.00
2017 QUICK CODER
Stop searching through numerous pages to find a code! AOPA’s redesigned Quick Coder provides a speedy reference to the HCPCS orthotic, shoe and prosthetic codes and modifiers. These laminated cards are durable, long-lasting and convenient to store. AOPA Member: $30.00 Non-Member: $80.00
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Business Management & Compliance Resources
COMPLIANCE
GUIDE
AOPA COMPLIANCE HANDBOOK
This Compliance Handbook helps patient care facilities follow the fraud and abuse prevention guidelines recommended by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). This CD-ROM will assist you in developing a compliance plan for your facility, including guidelines for developing a standard of conduct, billing policies and procedures and much more. With the help of the CD-ROM, you will be able to create an audit/Quality Assurance program to monitor compliance and conduct introductory training sessions for employees. RESOURCE
AOPA Member: $159.00
Non-Member: $318.00
2016 OPERATING PERFORMANCE REPORT
Are you curious about how your business compares to others? This updated survey will help you see the big picture. The Operating Performance Report provides a comprehensive financial profile of the O&P industry including balance sheet, income statement and payer information organized by total revenue size, community size and profitability. The data was submitted by more than 88 patient care companies representing 1,164 full time facilities and 71 part-time facilities. The report provides financial performance results as well as general industry statistics. Except where noted, all information pertains to fiscal year 2015 operations. AOPA members participating in the annual survey receive the published report and a customized report free of charge. Electronic Version AOPA Member: $185.00 Non-Members: $325.00
AOPA PRODUCTS
AOPA Compensation and Benefits Report
2015 A M E R I C A N O RT H O T I C & P R O S T H E T I C A S S O C I AT I O N ( A O PA )
2015 COMPENSATION & BENEFITS REPORT
The 2015 AOPA Compensation & Benefits Report represents the most complete, accurate and up-to-date compensation information for the orthotic and prosthetic industry available anywhere. The report is designed to allow industry members to easily compare their compensation levels and benefits policies with similar facilities. The report is divided into two major sections: the first section contains data for average salaries and salary ranges of key employee positions. The second section outlines benefits offered, including holiday and vacation policies. The 2015 AOPA Compensation & Benefits Report was compiled, tabulated and analyzed by Industry Insights, Inc. and is intended for use by orthotic and prosthetic industry members. Electronic Version AOPA Member: $185.00 Non-Members: $325.00
PUBLICATIONS • EDUCATION • SERVICES Everything you need to manage a successful patient care facility.
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Classroom Education
2017 Mastering Medicare Calendar APRIL 10-11
Denver, CO The Westin Denver Downtown The Westin Denver Downtown, 1672 Lawrence Street, Denver, CO 80202
Mastering Medicare: Essential Coding & Billing 14 CE Techniques Seminar EARN CREDITS PER SEMINAR
An intensive two-day workshop for O&P practitioners and office billing staff AOPA experts provide the most up-to-date information to help O&P Practitioners and office billing staff learn how to code complex devices, including repairs and adjustments, through interactive discussions with AOPA experts, your colleagues, and much more. Meant for both practitioners and office staff, this advanced two-day event will feature breakout sessions for these two groups, to ensure concentration on material appropriate to each group. The registration rate is $525 per attendee for members, and $725 for non-members. For additional attendees from the same office, a discount is offered: $475 for members, and $675 for non-members. Earn 14 CEs. In the breakout session Practitioners will learn:
JULY 17-18
Pittsburgh, PA The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Suites Pittsburgh Downtown
• Coding principles • How to code complex devices
One Bigelow Square, Pittsburgh, PA
• Coding of repairs and adjustments • Usage of ‘99 codes • Mutually exclusive codes In the breakout session Administrators will learn: • How to comply with the Quality and Supplier Standards
NOVEMBER 6-7
Phoenix, AZ Sheraton Grand Phoenix 340 North 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ
DENVER PITTSBURGH PHOENIX Three choice locations to serve you in 2017. Don’t miss these upcoming opportunities!
• Strategies for handling appeals and denials • How to handle unique billing situations • Documentation requirements • Billing for Medicare as secondary payer Everyone will cover: • Medicare’s Medical Policies • Hints on better documentation • How to create a compliance plan • How to audit your charts
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Distance Learning
EARN CREDITS
1.5 CE PER MODULE
Webcasts
Education does not get any more convenient than this. Busy professionals need options––and web-based learning offers sound benefits, including 24/7 access to materials, saves money on travel and reduces cost. Learn at your own pace—where and when it is convenient for you.
MASTERING MEDICARE: CODING & BILLING BASICS AND PRINCIPLES These courses are designed for practitioners and office staff who need basic to intermediate education on coding & billing Medicare.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT: GETTING STARTED SERIES
These courses are designed for those establishing a new O&P practice. Complete Practice Management Webcast Series AOPA Member: $275.00 Non-Member: $550.00
Complete Webcast Series AOPA Member: $693.00 Non-Member: $1,393.00
Individual Webcast Course Modules AOPA Member: $99.00 Non-Member: $199.00
Individual Webcast Course Modules AOPA Member: $99.00 Non-Member: $199.00 2017 COMPLETE WEBCAST SERIES
2017 COMPLETE WEBCAST SERIES
Course (Module)
Course (Module)
Module 1
Medicare Basics
Module 1
Establishing an O&P Practice
Module 2
Filing Claims
Module 2
Acquiring an Existing O&P Practice
Module 3
When Medicare Isn’t Primary
Module 3
Enrolling in Medicare and Medicaid
Module 4
Administrative Documentation
Module 5
Hospital and SNF Billing
Module 6
EOBs and ABNs
Module 7
O&P Coding Basics
Module 8
Orthopedic and Diabetic Shoe Coding
Module 9
When Bad Things Happen
Membership has its benefits:
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AOPA HELPS YOU RUN YOUR BUSINESS BY PROVIDING THE HIGH QUALITY TOOLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED.
AOPA members have access to free white papers and monographs, including our “Improve Practitioner Skills” series, and other tools such as our Charting Guidelines reference card and FDA Compliance Guide. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Join now at www.aopanet.org/join with code “Business” or call 571/431-0810 for more information. For details, email info@AOPAnet.org
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Distance Learning
EARN CREDITS
.5-3 CE PER MODULE
Online Video Learning Affordable and reliable online learning at the AOPAversity online meeting place, www.AOPAnetonline.org/aopaversity.
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Whether you are an orthotist, prosthetist, pedorthist, billing manager or facility owner––you won’t want to miss the opportunity to learn from videos such as:
BUSINESS TOPICS:
CLINICAL TOPICS:
• Lessons Learned—Audits and Appeals Joe McTernan
• Symposium: Challenges Flowing from a Successful Scoliosis Orthosis Trial, Panel
• D on’t be Absent from the Battlefield-Control Your Destiny Thomas Kirk, PhD
• Differences in Energy Storing and Shock Adapting Prosthetic Feet in High Performing Transtibial Amputees: A Randomized Control Trial Jason Highsmith, DPT, PhD, CP, FAAOP and Jason Kahle, CPO, MSMS, FAAOP
• Selling Your Business—Preparation and Valuation Barry Smith, Esq. • How to REALLY Use Social Media Karen Lundquist, MBC • A Whole New Norm—Strategies for Dealing with Pre-payment Audits Mitchell Dobson, MD, FACS
LISTEN LEARN ACHIEVE These sessions offer key topics to keep your patient care facility successful.
• Using Lean Principles to Document Changes in Staff Workflow and Patient Services Donald Katz, MHA, CO/L FAAOP • Comprehensive Evaluations, Documentation and Education are Worth More than any Device Bret Bostock, CO • Coding & Reimbursement Joe McTernan • And more…
• Design and Clinical Impact of a Powered Ankle Prosthesis Mike Corcoran, CPO and Hugh Herr, PhD • Symposium: Microprocessor Controlled Feet, Panel • Instructional Course: Stance Control Orthotics, Panel • Gross Motor Skills Changes of Children with Developmental Delay, Hypotonia and Significant Pronation, Megan Smith CO • Symposia: Microprocessor Prosthetic Knee Symposium: Ten Considerations to Maximize Functional Ability, Robert Gailey, PhD, PT • And more…
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Webinars
EARN CREDITS
1.5 CE
PER CONFERENCE
2017 Webinar Series bit.ly/2017webinars
During these monthly one-hour sessions, AOPA experts provide the most up-todate information on a specific topic. Perfect for the entire staff—one fee per webinar, for all staff at your company location. A great team-building, moneysaving, educational experience! Complete the LIVE EVERY accompanying quiz MONTH to earn 1.5 CE credit for each conference. Complete 2017 Webinar Series AOPA Member: $990.00 Non-Member: $1,990.00 Individual 2017 Webinar AOPA Member: $99.00 Non-Member: $199.00
COMPLETE 2017 WEBINAR SERIES January 11
O&P Clinical Documentation: Who Needs to Document and What You Need to Document
February 8
LSO/TLSO Policy
March 8
Marketing Your Business
April 12
Grassroots Advocacy
May 10
Modifiers: What do they mean and when to use them
June 14
Internal Audits: The Why and the How of Conducting Self-Audits
July 12
Know Your Resources: Where to Look to Find the Answers
August 9
What the Medicare Audit Data Tells Us & How to Avoid Common Errors
September 13
ABC Inspections & Accreditation
October 11
AFO/KAFO Policy
November 8
Gift Giving: Show Your Thanks & Remain Compliant
December 13
New Codes & Other Updates for 2018
Recordings available from previous events.
EARN CREDITS
1.5 CE
PER CONFERENCE
2016 Webinars
If you missed a past webinar of particular interest—we have great news: Each conference from 2016 is available in the online learning center AOPAversity. Complete 2016 Conference MP3s Series AOPA Member: $990.00 Non-Member: $1,990.00 Individual 2016 Conference MP3s AOPA Member: $99.00 Non-Member: $199.00
COMPLETE 2016 WEBINARS January 13
Pre-Payment Reviews: What You Need to Know to Pass
February 10
SNF Billing: Beyond the Basics (The Ins and Outs)
Feb. 18 & 25
Prior Authorization Introduction
March 9
Shift the Liability: The Proper Use of the ABN Form
March 24 & 31 Prior Authorization Preparation April 13
Understanding Shoes, Mastectomy, & Other Policies
May 11
When Things Go Wrong: Making Lemonade out of Lemons
June 8
Physician Documentation: How to Get It & How to Use It
July 13
Strategies and Levels: How to Play the Appeals Game
August 10
The Supplier Standards: Are You Compliant?
September 14
Fill in the Blanks: Know Your Forms
October 12
KO Policy: The ABCs of the LCD and PA
November 9
Don’t Miss Out: Are You Billing For Everything You Can?
December 14
New Codes and What Lies Ahead for 2017
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AOPA Member Benefits
Are you taking advantage of all of your
member benefits? FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO AOPA IN ADVANCE SMARTBRIEF NEWSLETTER AND O&P ALMANAC
This twice weekly newsletter contains up-to-the-minute news, Medicare updates, the latest from Capitol Hill and high-quality analysis from AOPA experts. Subscribe at bit.ly/aopasmartbrief. Get your subscription to the award-winning O&P Almanac. Each month, earn 2 CEs by reading and passing a quiz about the Reimbursement Page, and earn an additional 2 CEs for the quarterly Compliance Corner.
UNLIMITED ACCESS TO ON-STAFF REIMBURSEMENT EXPERTS
AOPA’s reimbursement specialists can answer all your questions related to coding, reimbursement and compliance via telephone or email. They can also assist with HIPAA, and navigating the audit and appeals process.
LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ADVOCACY ON YOUR BEHALF
AOPA staff and lobbying team bring your voice to Washington to fight for equitable treatment for O&P. Since the 2011 “Dear Physician” Letter, AOPA’s number one priority has been challenging RAC and CERT audits by overly aggressive CMS contractors. AOPA will fight against competitive bidding attempts, and any other Medicare proposals that threaten patient care and cause unnecessary burdens on providers.
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO LCODESEARCH.COM The Source for Orthotic & Prosthetic Coding
Quickly find LCodes 24/7 at our members-only website LCodeSearch.com, where you can quickly search for the code you need using the LCode, the manufacturer, or the category.
SAVE ON CREDIT CARD PROCESSING
AOPA has partnered with Bank of America to bring credit card processing rates as low as 1.9% to AOPA members. Many members are paying more than 2.5% and if you’re handling $500,000 a year in credit card transactions, the 0.6% savings is like getting a 200% return on your membership dues investment. To request an audit of a recent processing statement to identify the savings you would enjoy by switching to Bank of America, call 888/317-5402 or email tellmemore@bankofamericamerchant.com
AOPA-ENDORSED LIABILITY INSURANCE PLUS 30 OTHER SEPARATE COVERAGE OPTIONS
AOPA endorsed insurance programs through Cailor Fleming can create big savings for AOPA members. Call Cailor Fleming at 800/796-8495 or visit their cailorfleming.com.
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AOPA Member Benefits
ACCESS TO THE AOPA GOOGLE+ COMMUNITY, TO DISCUSS CHALLENGES YOU FACE WITH LIKE MINDED PEERS
Join the Google+ Community to engage in responsible dialogue with other members. Discuss state issues, advocacy strategies, and challenges to your business. Join at bit. ly/mobilitygroup
AOPA 365: DOWNLOAD THE APP
Keep up with AOPA all year long with the AOPA 365 app! Get hot topics, read the O&P Almanac and get in touch through the app. During the Annual National Assembly, use the app to customize your schedule, learn about speakers, and find your way around. Search “AOPA 365” on the Apple and Google Play stores
PERSONALIZED COMPANY PERFORMANCE REPORT
AOPA PRODUCTS
Every year, AOPA members have the opportunity to participate in the Operating Performance and Compensation Survey for free. The participants receive a free customized performance report, comparing your business to others of similar size and location.
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Management Programs
Business Management Certificate Program Earn YOUR certificate in O&P business management
This unique leadership learning experience will provide business owners, managers and practitioners an opportunity to experience fresh insights, new tools and proven techniques as a pathway for developing better business practices, while creating ongoing returns for your company. • Refresh your knowledge • Develop Better Business Practices • Advance Your Career • Create Ongoing Returns for Your Company
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■ ADVANCE YOUR CAREER ■ CREATE ONGOING RETURNS FOR YOUR COMPANY
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In addition to these programs, there is so much more to explore! • Webinars
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AOPAversity is your one-stop resource for quality O&P education, developed explicitly for orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic professionals. Most education has been approved for continuing education (CE) Credits.
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AOPA Membership
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OPA members enjoy a unique status that sets them apart from other patient care facilities. AOPA benefits are designed to assist members in running their business more efficiently and allow them to focus on the business of patient care. AOPA has distinctive relationships with CMS, insurance carriers, VA, members of congress and other policy makers—they know that AOPA members are in business to provide quality care and play by the rules. In addition, there is no other resource like AOPA for coding, billing and reimbursement help. It’s like having an expert on staff for a fraction of the cost. Get all your questions answered related to O&P coding, billing, reimbursement and compliance—via telephone, email or online at LCodeSearch.com. AOPA members have unlimited access to AOPA and on-staff experts. Plus: get action alerts, up-to-the minute information from CMS and legislative analysis directly from Capitol Hill in the AOPA In Advance SmartBrief twice weekly member newsletter, the O&P Almanac monthly magazine and reimbursement policy updates.
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2017 Membership Application Form Company Information Company____________________________________________________________________________________________ Web site:____________________________________________________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________ City:___________________________________________State:_______ZIP Code:________________________________ Telephone:_____________________________________Fax:__________________________________________________ Primary Employee Name, Credentials:___________________________________________________________________ E-mail:______________________________________________________________________________________________
Recent amendments by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) will require organizations to obtain prior written consent for all faxes containing “any material advertising the commercial availability or quality of any property, goods, or services.” Without prior written consent you will not receive such benefits as information on upcoming educational seminars including the National Assembly, introductions to new AOPA products, and other vital membership information. By signing below, you authorize AOPA to send you these faxes to the fax number you provided above. You also subscribe to AOPA’s complimentary electronic newsletter, AOPA SmartBrief, for all emails provided. Signature:_______________________________________ Printed Name:______________________________________
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