Month: September 2007

Securing the best contracts for your business can be a cumbersome experience when approached blindly. “It comes down to really understanding your business and the contract,” said Dennis Clark, CPO, president of Point Health Centers of America. It is best…

The legislation spares the orthotic and prosthetic field from Medicare cuts for now.

A report recently released by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) found that state Medicaid agencies are making progress in implementing health information technology (HIT) and health information exchange (HIE) initiatives.…

Rick Sevier, BS Ed, ROPA, CPed, LPed, BOC Pedorthist, and Theresa McLeod, BA Ed, CMF, COF, have been appointed to the board of directors of The Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC). Both are serving 1-year terms. Sevier is owner and…

Due in large part to strong competitive bidding by health and prescription drug plans and beneficiaries’ choices, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reported that the anticipated average premium paid by beneficiaries for standard Part D coverage in…

Pilot study showed that robot-assisted exercise is feasible and was beneficial in small group of patients.

By Colleen Owens

Once again, the athletes of the O&P Extremity Games proved “there’s no replacement for the competitive spirit.”

Northwestern University’s 2006 state-of-the-science meeting in orthotics and prosthetics began to tackle the fundamental issues of O&P research and identify areas for growth.

Officials from the Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc. announced net sales of $160.4 million and net income applicable to common stock of $4.7 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2007. This compares to a loss applicable…

How are good deeds returned? With the feeling in a prosthetist’s heart when he watches an amputee walk on new legs. When watching a child feed himself because of arms the team constructed. In providing rehabilitation services where there have…