Care Crafters Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc.

Call to Action We are pleased to announce that Representatives G.K. Butterfield (D-NC-01) and Brett Guthrie (R-KY-02) have introduced the Access to Assistive Technology and Devices for Americans Study Act (or Triple A Study Act), H.R. 8581, in the House of Representatives! It will identify the best care practices for people living with limb loss or limb difference so they can be replicated across health systems, which will improve health outcomes for our community. Will you... ask your Representative to cosponsor this important legislation? H.R. 8581 is the companion bill to the legislation introduced by Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL). As you may know, legislation needs to pass both chambers of Congress, so having the Triple A Study Act introduced in the Senate and House shows strong support for our policy priorities and is an important step toward final passage. What does this bill do? The Triple A Study Act directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study barriers to care for assistive technologies, including prosthetic devices, and evaluate how those affect patient outcomes by comparing results across Medicare, the VA, and private insurers. It examines specific challenges, including the affordability of devices, how often people are denied coverage, and if patients can return to work. This analysis will help us improve access to care and health outcomes for our community. Here’s how you can help: ask your Representative to cosponsor H.R. 8581 to help the limb loss and limb difference our community! Our simple, online form makes it easy, and there is plenty of room for you to share your personal story. We’re grateful to Representatives Butterfield and Guthrie for their leadership on behalf of our community, and, with your help, we can get this bill across the finish line and signed into law! The Amputee Coalition 601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20004 900 East Hill Avenue, Suite 390, Knoxville, TN 37915 Office Hours: 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday Toll-Free: 888/267-5669

If you think your elected officials could be doing more to help you after limb loss, this meeting could help you learn to how to advocate for yourself and others!

This informative video shows one option that patients have in their journey to recovery after a surgical amputation. If you used this product, did it help you? Comment below, and share this to your friends. https://limbguard.us6.list-manage.com/track/click

Make sure you register if you want to attend! Cost is lowered since it's all virtual, and there's so much to learn and help with! Last day to register is 8/17/2020!

Are you planning to attend any of talks or meetings? Between August 19-August 22, there will be a lot of exhibits happening virtually for everyone to enjoy! Check the schedule and tell us what your favorite activity is going to be!