In order to protect plan members and control claims utilization, it is our position that assessment for and provision of custom made foot orthoses and footwear be restricted to health care professionals who have the skills, training and certification in the full scope of care and treatment.  Limiting providers would ensure that only qualified, accountable professionals are dispensing medically necessary devices and providing the full services required before and after dispensing while allowing for accessibility to plan members.

Speaker:
Andrea Putre-Ondevilla, C. Ped (C), Pedorthic Association of Canada
Lise Dallien MacMillan BSc. Kin., C. Ped (C), The College of Pedorthics of Canada