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Amputee and Advocate Pushes for Coverage from Insurance
News Channel 5 (Nashville, TN), October 12, 2008

Bipartisan Bill Introduced in US Senate
By: Morgan Sheets, O&P EDGE, October 2008

Prosthetic Parity bill introduced in Senate
By: Colleen McCarthy, Business Insurance magazine, September 19, 2008

Poor Coverage
Letter to the Editor by: Kathleen Gustafson, Lawrence Journal News, September 19, 2008

Exercise Your Right to Vote
By: Morgan Sheets, O&P EDGE, September 2008

Summer Fun...Parity Style
By: Morgan Sheets, O&P EDGE, August 2008

Limbs of Love Helps Local Woman Walk Again after Limb Bought on eBay Fails
Published in Market Watch, July 29, 2008

Putting Values into Action
By: Morgan Sheets, O&P EDGE, July 2008

The Mandating Game
By: Steve Clark, Baton Rouge Business Report, May 19, 2008

Prosthetic Limbs Not Covered By Insurance
NBC Channel TMJ4 (Milwaukee, WI), May 14, 2008

Advocates Seek Better Insurance Coverage for Amputees Needing Limb Prostheses
By: Mike Mitka, Journal of the American Medical Association, May 14, 2008

Insurance firms deny amputees new limbs
By: Claudia Pinto, Tennessean, May 10, 2008

Road to Parity
By: Judith Phillips Otto, O&P EDGE, May 2008

Victories Fueling the Fight in Congress
By: Morgan Sheets, O&P EDGE, May 2008

ACA Launches National Week of Action
O&P EDGE, April 24, 2008

Prosthetic parity bill signed
By: Dave Gramm, Associated Press, April 24, 2008
(This piece was put out by the AP. It ran in the Barre-Montpelier Times Argus and the Rutland Herald.)

Bill Requires Coverage for Prosthetic Care
By: Morgan Sheets, Letter to the Editor, Bennington Banner, April 24, 2008

Vt. governor signs prosthetic parity measure
By: Colleen McCarthy, Business Insurance magazine, April 23, 2008

Prosthetic Insurance Coverage Gets Boost in Vermont
Rehab Management, April 23, 2008

Governor Signs Prosthetic Limb Law
WCAX Channel 3, April 23, 2008

New Law Calls for Insurance Parity for Prosthetic Limbs
Associated Press, Barre-Montpelier Times Argus, April 23, 2008

Vermont Becomes 10th State to Sign Prosthetic Parity Bill
O&P EDGE, April 22, 2008

Prosthetic Mandate Advances
By: Marsha Shuler, The Advocate and WBRZ News 2 (Louisiana), April 16, 2008

House Wants Insurance Coverage for Artificial Limbs
By: Associated Press, April 15, 2008 (ran on KATC Channel 3 and NOLA.com)

Insurers to pay for artificial limbs under House bill
By: Mark Ballard, The Advocate and WBRZ News 2 (Louisiana), April 10, 2008

Kaylin Counts on Prosthetic Leg: Efforts seek higher insurance policy caps
By: Rick Ruggles, Omaha World-Herald, April 4, 2008

Connecticut Amputees Rally for Prosthetic Coverage
By: Morgan Sheets, O&P Edge, April 2008

Amputees Seeks Better Insurance Coverage for Prosthetics
News Channel 5 (Knoxville, TN), March 31, 2008
(this article ran in the Associated Press)

Amputees Seeks Better Insurance Coverage for Prosthetics
By: Associated Press, March 30, 2008

Coverage of Prosthetics Improving
By: Michael Schroeder, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, March 23, 2008

Murder By Spreadsheet: Amputees Have it Real Bad
By: nyceve, The Daily Kos, March 22, 2008

Law Urged to Benefit Amputees
By: Kristi Nelson, Knoxville News Sentinel, March 17, 2008

Health Cost Bill Advances
By: Diane Levick, Hartford Courant, March 14, 2008

Insurers Pressed to Pay More for Prostheses
Daily Policy Digest, National Center for Policy Analysis, March 12, 2008

Prosthetic Device Manufacturers, Users Push for Higher Coverage Payments
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report, March 11, 2008

Insurers Pressed To Pay More For Prostheses
By: Vanessa Fuhrmans, Wall Street Journal, March 11, 2008
(the article was also cross posted on the Journal's Health Blog by Joe Mantone)

New Jersey Passes Parity Legislation
By: Morgan Sheets, O&P Business News, March 1, 2008

Virginia Pulls Out All the Stops
By: Morgan Sheets, O&P Edge, March 2008

Amputee Bill Shelved
Baltimore Sun blog, February 28, 2008

Require Insurers to Cover Prosthetic Limb Costs
By: Rod Cheney, Letter to the Editor published in the Des Moines Register, February 27, 2008

Prosthetic mandate for insurance companies fall short
By: Joe Pyrah, Daily Herald, February 20, 2008

Insurance Mandate Worries Small Business
By: Thomas Gaudio, NJ Biz, February 18, 2008

To Promote Bills, Amputees Describe Insurance Travails
By: Philip Rucker, The Washington Post, February 14, 2008

Amputees testify for insurance bill
The Baltimore Sun, February 14, 2008

Amputee is an advocate for others with the absence or loss of a limb
By: Susan Guynn, The Frederick News Post, February 12, 2008

Amputee Action
By: Hilary Waldman, Hartford Courant, February 8, 2008

Amputees Really in Hartford
By: Kent Pierce, WTNH Channel 8, February 7, 2008

Prosthetic Needs
By: Morgan Sheets, Letter to the Editor published in the Wilmington News Journal, February 1, 2008

New Jersey Becomes State No. 8
By: Morgan Sheets, O&P Edge, February 2008

Force Insurance to Cover Prosthetic Care
By: Gary Cheney, Letter to the Editor published in the Des Moines Register, January 31, 2008

Committee oks requiring insurers to pay for prosthetic limbs
By: Kate Wiltrout, Virginian-Pilot, January 29, 2008

Waging a New Battle
By: Molly Walsh, Burlington Free Press, January 28, 2008

Amputees push for coverage of prosthetics by health insurers
By: Kate Wiltrout, Virginian-Pilot, January 28, 2008

General Assembly to discuss smoking bans and prosthetic limbs
WDBJ Channel 7 (Virginia), January 28, 2008

Prosthetic Leg Too Expensive for Insurance
by: Anne Kelly, KFYR-TV Channel 5 (North Dakota), January 24, 2008

New Jersey Law Covers Amputees' Access to Orthotics and Prosthetics
By: Patrick Totty, Diabetes Health, January 21, 2008

Reducing the Cost of Prosthetics
WCAX-TV Channel 3 (Vermont), January 17, 2008

Young Amputee Helping Health Insurance Bill Gain Momentum
By: Nora Gathings, WSBT Channel 2, January 17, 2008

Senate committee considering new prosthetic legislation
WISH TV (Indiana) Channel 8, January 16, 2008

Jumping the Gun
Editorial Column "The Nose", Baltimore City Paper, January 16, 2008

Governor Corzine Takes Action on Legislation
PolitickerNJ.com, January 15, 2008

Compassionate Law
Editorial by: The Times, January 14, 2008

Garden State Lawmakers Pass Prosthetic Care Mandate
National Underwriter Online News Service, January 10, 2008

NJ lawmakers back orthotic, prosthetic coverage
By: Kristin Gunderson Hunt, Business Insurance, January 10, 2008
(also published by the International Benefits Group)

Back Measure
By: Dennis O'Donnell, Guest Editorial published in the Courier Post, January 8, 2008

Full Speed Ahead in the Fight for Parity
By: Morgan Sheets, O&P Edge, January 2008

Insurance Should Cover Prostheses
By: Morgan Sheets, Letter to the Editor published in the Battle Creek Enquirer, December 15, 2007

Prostheses Should Be Made More Accessible to Amputees
By: Morgan Sheets, Letter to the Editor published in the Times Herald, December 11, 2007

Portrait of an Activist: Laura Willingham
By: Morgan Sheets, O&P Edge, December 2008

Push for health coverage for prosthetic care
By: Morgan Sheets, Letter to the Editor published in the Capital Times, November 20, 2007

Prosthetic care won't break system
By: Tami Stanley, Letter to the Editor published in the Deseret Morning News, November 19, 2007

Amputee group celebrates new headquarters
By: Brittany Bailey, WBIR (NBC Knoxville affiliate), November 9, 2007

Amputees Push for Better Private Care
By: Dibya Sarkar, Associated Press, November 5, 2007
(the article ran in several outlets including the Houston Chronicle, Forbes, CNN and Yahoo News)

ACA Expands Advocacy Department
By: Morgan Sheets, O&P EDGE, November 2007

Young Amputees
By: Morgan Sheets, Miami Herald, October 18, 2007

Letter to the Editor
By: Morgan Sheets, Orthopedic Technology Review, October 17, 2007

Portrait of an Activist: William Samuels
By: Morgan Sheets, O&P EDGE, October 2007

Paying for an Arm and a Leg
Editorial by the Roanoke Times, October 7, 2007

For Amputee, a Big Step
By: Shannon Mullen, Asbury Park Press, October 10, 2007

Insurance Companies Tell Amputees 'Legs a Luxury'
By: Denise Winebrenner Edwards, People's Weekly World, September 27, 2007

Amputees Push for Support on Coverage for Prosthetics
By: AJ Hostletler, Richmond Times Dispatch, September 21, 2007

Call for Coverage
By: Christine Rogers, Roanoke Times, September 21, 2007

Amputees Seek Coverage from Insurers for Prosthetics
By: AJ Hostletler, Richmond Times Dispatch, September 21, 2007

Amputees Rallying in Richmond Today
published in the Richmond Times Dispatch, September 20, 2007

A Look at How Amputees Still Fight to Be Equal
By: Lauren Himiak, Advance Newsmagazine, September 2007

Portrait of an Activist: Dennis O'Donnell
By: Morgan Sheets, O&P EDGE, September 2007

Policy & Your Practice
By: Daniel Gurley, O&P Almanac, September 2007

ACA Annual Conference Exceeds Attendance Projections
By: Karen Henry,O&P EDGE, August 2007

Insurance Denies Amputee Limbs
By: J. Douglas Call, Roanoke Times, August 23, 2007

Portrait of an Activist: Sean Brame
By: Morgan Sheets, O&P EDGE, August 2007

Coverage for Prosthetics
By: Jean Freeman, Letter to the Editor published in the Kansas City Star, July 31, 2007

Celebrating a Victory
By: Morgan Sheets, O&P EDGE, July 2007

Call to Arms
By: John Rumler, Willamette Week, July 25, 2007

A Leg to Stand On
Letter to the Editor by Jean Freeman, St. Louis Dispatch, July 14, 2007

Disability Nation podcast featuring the ACA's parity campaign
July 2007

Update: The National Battle for Prosthetic Parity
By: Jennifer Hoydicz, O&P Business News, July 2007

ACA Conference Kicks off a Summer of Parity Events
By: Morgan Sheets, O&P EDGE, June 2007

Lost limb, not lost life; Amputees thrive with hard work and use of prosthetics
By: Jennifer Babulsky, Altoona Mirror, June 7, 2007

Activists Unite In Support of Parity
By: Morgan Sheets, O&P EDGE, May 2007

Prosthetics should be covered
By: Morgan Sheets, Asbury Park Press, May 18, 2007

Support realistic prosthetic coverage
By: Jeffrey Damerall, Springfield News-Leader, May 17, 2007

Amputees' reality is out of step with 'Dancing'
By: Ryan Holeywell, USA Today, May 15, 2007

New States Join the Fight for Parity
By: Morgan Sheets, O&P EDGE, April 2007

New Limbs for New Lives
By: Lauren Bishop, Cincinnati Enquirer, April 27, 2007

Patient Bears the Burden
Op Ed, Times-Herald Record, April 23, 2007

Caps on insurance coverage for prosthetics targeted
By: Jason Clayworth, Des Moines Register, April 23, 1007

Roscoe boy makes pitch in Albany for prosthetic insurance
By: Brendan Scott, Times Herald-Record, April 17, 2007

Gunther and Bonacic seek medical coverage for prosthetics
Mid-Hudson News Net, April 18, 2007

NJ and NY Trying to Force More Coverage for Amputees
WNYC Newsroom, April 17, 2007

Chase Molinari's Battle
slideshow from the Times Herald-Record, April 17, 2007

Champion Wrestler Lobbies Legislature on Insurance Bill Calling for Prosthetics
Radio Iowa, April 11, 2007

Amputees seeking parity on health insurance
By Larry Hertz, Poughkeepsie Journal, April 10, 2007

Memo to Insurers: Arms and leg are not a luxury
By Teri Burgener, St. Louis Today, "Letters to the Editor", April 7, 2007

Albany Rally for Amputee Parity
By: Eugenia Tice-Shepard PT, DPT, New York Physical Therapy Association newsletter, April 2nd, 2007

Measure Provides Amputee Support
By: Richard Nickle, Patriot News, "Letters to the Editor", March 30, 2007

Amputee group pushes prosthetics bill
By: Andrea Ciccocioppo, Patriot News "Cumberland Crossroads", March 30, 2007

2 events support bill to aid amputees
By: Andrea Ciccocioppo, Patriot News "Cumberland Crossroads", March 28, 2007

Parity Campaign Moving Full Speed Ahead
By: Morgan Sheets, O&P Edge, March 2007

A first step for `Prosthetic Parity’
By: Charlie Steele, The Daily Star, March 12th, 2007

Prosthetic Coverage on the Legislative Agenda in Many States
By: Morgan Sheets, O&P Edge, February 2007

Coverage for Prosthetics
By Teri Burgener, Kansas City Star, February 13, 2007

Amputees Lobby for Improved Insurance Coverage
KXAN News

Amputees Urge Action
Austin American Statesman

Texas Amputees Seek Legislative Relief
Waco Tribune

Legislature Proposes Insurance Relief for Amputees
Channel 8 Austin

New Congress Presents Opportunities for O&P
O&P Business News, February 1, 2007

New Year, New Energy in the Fight for Prosthetic Coverage
By: Morgan Sheets, O&P Edge, January 2007

ACA Presents Awards to Local Activists
January 5th, 2007

Pennsylvania Commits to Protecting Coverage
By: Morgan Sheets, O&P Edge, December 2006

Pennsylvania Committee Holds Hearing on Prosthethic Coverage Bill
By: Morgan Sheets, O&P Business News, Decemeber 1, 2006

Require Prosthetic Coverage
By: Tami Stanley, Deseret News, November 7, 2006

Committee Hears Bill on Prosthetic Coverage
October 20, 2006, ACA Press Release

Rhode Island Passes Prosthetic Coverage Into Law
inMotion,
September/October issue

ACA Working to Improve Access to Assistive Devices
inMotion, September/October issue

Parity Fundraiser Held in New York
inMotion, September/October issue

OPGA and POINT Health Launch Fundraising Initiative
O&P Business News, November 2006, by: Jennifer Hoydicz

Massachusetts, California Ensure Coverage
By: Morgan Sheets, The O&P EDGE, November 2006

Massachusetts and California Pass Prosthetic Parity Legislation,
The O&P Business News,
November 1, 2006, by: staff writer

Hanger Supports Prosthetic Parity
The O&P Edge, November 2006, by: Miki Fairley

OPGA, POINT Launch Prosthetic Parity Fundraising Initiative
The O&P Edge,
October 12, 2006, by: staff writer.

California Gains Prosthetic Parity
O&P Edge, October 3rd, 2006, ACA Press Release

Iraq war vets spurred awareness
The Worcester Telegram & Gazette,
September 15, 2006, by: M. Elizabeth Roman

New Law Requires Policies to Cover Prosthetic Limbs
Boston Globe,
September 15, 2006, by: Emily Sweeney

Amputees Fight for the Right to Serve
O&P EDGE, September 2, 2006, by: Sherry Metzger, MS

APPLL Update: Celebrating a Victory and Building for the Future
By: Morgan Sheets, O&P EDGE, September 2006,

Grassroots Activism Delivers Results
The Academy Today, August 2006, by: staff writer

APPLL Update: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island Move Toward Parity
The O&P EDGE, August 2006, by: Morgan Sheets

ACA Web Survey Highlights Insurance Problems
inMotion,
July/August issue, by: Pat Isenberg, MS

ACA Brings People Together to Push for Parity
inMotion, July/August issue, by: Morgan Sheets

Dealing With Insurance Companies
July/August issue, by: Raymond Francis, LCP

Insurance Tips
inMotion
, July/August issue, by: Gerald Kagan, JD

Taking a Ride on the Insurance Roller Coaster
inMotion, July/August issue, by: Jeremiah Perez

Tips for Paying for Your Prosthesis and Other Healthcare
inMotion, July/August issue, by: Jeremiah Perez

APPLL Update: Bringing People Together to Push
The O&P EDGE, July 2006, by: Morgan Sheets

Colorado Grassroots Coalition Achieves Prosthetic Parity
The O&P Edge, June 2006, by: Sherry Metzger, MS

ACA Working to Advance Prosthetic Parity
The O&P EDGE, June 2006, by: Morgan Sheets

Taking a Bite Out of Prosthetic Coverage Disparities
inMotion,
May/June issue

New Legislation Doesn’t HELP Close Insurance Gaps
inMotion, May/June issue

ACA Working to Advance Prosthetic Parity
The O&P EDGE, May 2006, by: Morgan Sheets

Insurance Cuts Threaten to Dramatically Increase Health Problems of Amputees
inMotion,
March/April issue

ACA Names National APPLL Campaign Director
inMotion, March/April issue

California Gains Prosthetic Parity
O&P Edge, October 3rd, 2006, ACA Press Release

Iraq war vets spurred awareness
The Worcester Telegram & Gazette,
September 15, 2006, by: M. Elizabeth Roman

New Law Requires Policies to Cover Prosthetic Limbs
Boston Globe,
September 15, 2006, by: Emily Sweeney

Amputees Fight for the Right to Serve
O&P EDGE, September 2, 2006, by: Sherry Metzger, MS

APPLL Update: Celebrating a Victory and Building for the Future
By: Morgan Sheets, O&P EDGE, September 2006,

Grassroots Activism Delivers Results
The Academy Today, August 2006, by: staff writer

APPLL Update: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island Move Toward Parity
The O&P EDGE, August 2006, by: Morgan Sheets

ACA Web Survey Highlights Insurance Problems
inMotion, July/August issue, by: Pat Isenberg, MS

ACA Brings People Together to Push for Parity
in Motion, July/August issue, by: Morgan Sheets

Dealing With Insurance Companies
July/August issue, by: Raymond Francis, LCP

Insurance Tips
inMotion
, July/August issue, by: Gerald Kagan, JD

Taking a Ride on the Insurance Roller Coaster
inMotion, July/August issue, by: Jeremiah Perez

Tips for Paying for Your Prosthesis and Other Healthcare
inMotion, July/August issue, by: Jeremiah Perez

APPLL Update: Bringing People Together to Push
The O&P EDGE, July 2006, by: Morgan Sheets

Colorado Grassroots Coalition Achieves Prosthetic Parity
The O&P Edge, June 2006, by: Sherry Metzger, MS

ACA Working to Advance Prosthetic Parity
The O&P EDGE, June 2006, by: Morgan Sheets

Taking a Bite Out of Prosthetic Coverage Disparities
inMotion, May/June issue

New Legislation Doesn’t HELP Close Insurance Gaps
inMotion, May/June issue

ACA Working to Advance Prosthetic Parity
The O&P EDGE, May 2006, by: Morgan Sheets

Insurance Cuts Threaten to Dramatically Increase Health Problems of Amputees
inMotion,
March/April issue

ACA Names National APPLL Campaign Director
inMotion, March/April issue

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