Who we are

Patient Advocacy

Allowing patients and parents to advocate to insurance companies and legislation by providing a platform to advocate through, and assisting in providing resources to enable these individuals to share their wonderful stories and help other patients.

Legislative Advocacy

Through lobbying and raising awareness in current legislative affairs, MAOP aims to fight for orthotic and prosthetic coverage in the state of Missouri, to ensure patients can receive the care and support needed.

Networking and Community Building

 MAOP helps to unite all professionals involved in providing Orthotic and Prosthetic care in the state of Missouri, through providing a platform for collaboration and networking among O&P professionals, allied health professionals, and O&P suppliers/manufacturers.

Board of Directors

  • Keith Smith, CO

    O&P Labs, Inc., St. Louis, MO

  • Shannon O'Shea, CPO

    Hanger Clinic, Kansas City, MO

  • Mike Nieder, CO

    Hanger Clinic, St. Louis, MO

  • David Horrell, CPO

    Hanger Clinic, Springfield, MO