OPGA announces partnership with The van Halem Group

WATERLOO, Iowa, Nov. 27, 2012—OPGA is pleased to announce a new partnership with The van Halem Group, LLC. OPGA partners with The van Halem Group to bring members access to the industry leader in representing independent orthotic and prosthetic providers in audits, appeal cases, compliance, and other issues relating to fraud and abuse. The van Halem Group can help OPGA members prepare for and respond to audits and other compliance challenges with a wide array of services unique to the needs of their business.

“We hear weekly, if not daily, from our members about audits. It gives me great pride to refer OPGA members needing assistance to The van Halem Group. Professional timely, and knowledgeable are qualities every consultant should have. These terms describe Wayne van Halem and his team,” said OPGA President Dennis Clark, CPO.

The van Halem Group is among the nation’s most respected audit and consulting firms, helping providers navigate complex issues related to audits, appeals and compliance. All consultants and clinicians are former Health and Human Services or Medicare contractor employees, so clients benefit from a collaborative relationship with Medicare as well as a unique perspective and first-hand knowledge of the process which results in significant cost savings. Collectively, the leadership of The van Halem Group has more than 130 years of related experience.

“Never before has the orthotic and prosthetic industry been under such intense scrutiny. It is so important for practitioners to be both proactive and reactive in the area of audits, appeals and compliance. This partnership will afford OPGA members the tools and resources they need to succeed and thrive in this strict regulatory environment,” said Wayne H. van Halem. More information can be obtained at www.vanhalemgroup.com.