Day: July 1, 2007

Medicare patients’ ability to see a doctor will be severely hampered next year by a steep Medicare cut to physicians, according to a survey released by the American Medical Association (AMA). The survey, which jumpstarts a national campaign to stop…

A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed wide state-to-state variations in laws regulating vaccinations for health care workers and patients, setting the stage for future research to determine whether more laws could serve as effective…

When Amy Purdy fell ill in 1999 she could have never imagined that 8 years later she would be the face of the disabled athlete movement.

By Andrew Kelly

Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc. announced net sales of $143.9 million and net income applicable to common stock of $1.4 million, or $0.06 per share, for the quarter ended March 31, compared with a loss applicable to common stock of $0.7…

Despite worker shortages throughout North America, a recent survey by an international staffing firm shows employees today want to stay on the job long-term. Express Personnel Services surveyed business owners, managers and employees across a variety of industries. Overall, 48%…

To provide direct patient care and attract good health care workers, HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt recently announced that $195 million in additional grant funds have been made available to improve health care in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. Of the…

Artificial muscle technology has broken barriers in many fields, and the O&P profession could be poised for a complete transformation. Experts give insight into these advances.

New Steps is a program designed to provide rehabilitation and bring mobility to the physically disabled people of Sierra Leone.