Contemplating the Orthotic and Prosthetic Profession as Part of the Durable Medical Equipment Benefit

M. JASON HIGHSMITH, PhD, PT, DPT, CP, FAAOP, is affiliated with the Orthotic, Prosthetic, and Pedorthic Clinical Services (12RPS4), Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Services (RPS), US Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, District of Columbia. and School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences, University of South Florida. Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL Disclosure: Contents of this article represent the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position, opinions, or policies of the University of South Florida or the US Department of Veterans Affairs. The project was unfunded, and the author declares no conflicts of interest. The article was approved by the Tampa VAMC Public Affairs Office. Correspondence to: M. Jason Highsmith, PhD, PT, DPT, CP, FAAOP, School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences, University of South Florida. Morsani College of Medicine, 3515 E. Fletcher Ave. Tampa, FL 33612; email: [email protected]