Although expenses related to back and neck problems have increased substantially in the last decade, outcomes such as functional disability and work limitations do not appear to be improving, according to a study in the Journal of the American Medical…
Year: 2008
Outcomes Research and Evidence-Based Practice in O&P: Forging Ahead
During the past several decades, the face of health care has changed dramatically in the United States. As the traditional health care model has been replaced with a managed care model, most health care disciplines have moved toward evidence-based practice…
Avoiding Disability May Be Key to Longevity
Researchers from Boston Medical Center’s New England Centenarian Study report that for a substantial proportion of their centenarian subjects, avoiding age-related diseases (i.e. stroke, cardiovascular disease, diabetes) may not be the key to their longevity; rather, the avoidance of disability…
Starting an O&P Practice: Puzzling Money Matters
Money doesn’t grow on trees – an old sentiment that, especially when opening a business, rings loud and clear. Unless you are one of the lucky few with enough money to start up without help from lenders or family, you…
Allen Named President of ABC
Michael J. Allen Michael J. Allen, CPO, FAAOP of Midland, Texas has been named president of the board of directors for the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Inc. (ABC). He takes over for Stephen B.…
Langer Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results
Officials from Langer Inc. reported the company’s financial results for the 3- and 9-month periods ended Sept. 30, 2007. Net sales for the third quarter were $17,409,000, an increase of 92% over the net sales for the same quarter in…
Diabetes Rates Increase Among Older Americans
The annual number of Americans older than 65 years who are newly diagnosed with diabetes increased by 23% between 1994 to 1995 and 2003 to 2004, according to a report in a recent issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. According…
The i-LIMB: Revolutionizing the Evolution
The new i-LIMB Hand is poised to transform the world of upper extremity prostheses.
By Stephanie Z. Pavlou
Online Advertised Job Vacancies Decrease in November
In November 2007, there were 4,072,600 online advertised vacancies, a decrease of 2.1% from the October 2007 level, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). Nationally, online advertised vacancies were up (9.7%) over the year (November 2006…
Protecting Your Business from Fraud
Being proactive in safeguarding your business assets is the best defense against fraud.