Bill H.R. 2888 seeks to reclaim appropriate Medicare payment for therapeutic shoes and inserts for patients with diabetes.
Year: 2008
Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc. Acquires Three Practices
Officials from Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc. announced that the company has acquired Stagner Orthopedic Services, Specialized Prosthetic & Orthotic Technologies Inc., and MHC Prosthetics LLC. These acquisitions provide Hanger with additional patient care centers in Tennessee, Utah and Maryland, respectively.…
Nearly One in Five Americans Cannot Afford Health Care
Nearly one in five U.S. adults – more than 40 million people – report they do not have adequate access to the health care they need, according to the annual report on the nation’s health released by the Centers for…
Making the Most of Your Regional Meeting
O&P Business News talked to Academy chapter presidents around the country to find out what makes their meetings successful.
By Jennifer Hoydicz
Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results
© 2008/iStockphoto.com/Jeff Metzger Officials from the Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc. announced record revenue of $162.3 million and net income of $5.4 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2007. The results for the quarter…
Walter Reed’s State-of-the-Art Biomechanics Lab
The Center for Performance and Clinical Research features the latest in technological advances and equipment for analyzing gait and helping patients recover to their fullest potential.
Life Lessons: Part 1
If you simply cannot avoid an unfortunate lesson, hopefully you can at least turn it into a positive experience.
CMS Releases Mandatory Accreditation Deadline
CMS recently announced its mandatory accreditation deadline. O&P Business News identifies what that means for O&P facilities and business owners.
More Small Businesses to Seek Additional Credit in 2008
More small business will seek to increase their loan levels or lines of credit during 2008 according to the latest nationwide Small Business Research Board study. Of the more than 450 owners and managers participating in the study, 26.8% said…
CAD/CAM Has Use Beyond Prosthesis Design and Fabrication
CAD/CAM collected patient volume information as consistently and accurately as traditional measurement tools.
By Colleen Owens