
About NAAOP
The National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics is a non-profit trade association dedicated to promoting public policy that supports the interests of the O&P community. Since 1987, the NAAOP has helped to shape positive results in healthcare legislation and regulation through strong government relations advocacy and education of policymakers. The NAAOP also provides O&P patients, practitioners and business owner members with ongoing representation in Washington.

Congressional Updates
NAAOP is pleased to welcome Madison McGuire to NAAOP as Executive Project Manager. Madison will work with NAAOP General Counsel, Peter Thomas, and NAAOP President, Nate Kapa, CP, during the transition period after George Breece’s retirement. Madison has been hard at work transitioning the office to Washington, DC, engaging membership, and pursuing day-to-day priorities. She is a recent graduate of Villanova University and is available to respond to questions and concerns at Madison.McGuire@NAAOP.org. Please join me in welcoming Madison to NAAOP.
NAAOP Issues 2026 Strategic Action Plan: After NAAOP board discussion and approval, NAAOP has issued its Strategic Action Plan for 2026. Of the multiple O&P policy priorities…




