The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced final changes to policies and payment rates for services to be furnished during calendar year (CY 2010) by more than 1 million physicians and non-physician practitioners who are paid through the…
Year: 2009
Fitness Levels Decline With Age, Especially After 45
Men and women become gradually less fit with age, with declines accelerating after age 45, according to a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. However, maintaining a healthy body mass index (BMI), not smoking…
A Walk in Their Shoes
Pedorthists must have a wide range of inventory in order to strike a balance between catering to their patient’s wants and providing what their patient needs. We have all endured the agonizing pain at least once in our lives. We…
Study Suggests Physicians Have Less Respect for Obese Patients
Doctors have less respect for their obese patients than they do for patients of normal weight, a new study by Johns Hopkins researchers suggests. The findings raise questions about whether negative physician attitudes about obesity could be affecting the long-term…
CMS Round 1 Rebid Timeline Set
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the bidding timeline for the Round 1 Rebid of the durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) competitive bidding program and initiated a comprehensive bidder education campaign. At press time,…
Jim Allsup Receives 2009 Advocacy Award
Allsup Inc. chief executive officer Jim Allsup was presented with the Invisible Disabilities Advocate (IDA) 2009 Advocacy Award at the organization’s annual banquet in Denver. “Mr. Allsup was chosen based on his personal and corporate passion to help people who…
Stress Fractures in Athletes
Foot health and proper care are at the forefront of prevention and treatment of common stress fractures. © 2009 iStockphoto.com/Andrew Rich Athletic competition and exhibition have been a staple of our culture since inception. Whether it is cheering on…
Missouri Pedorthist Stuck with Her ‘Grownup Job’
Thompson became inspired to continue her pedorthic career after some hands-on education and experience. Image: Craig B, O&P Business News. Marsha Thompson, CPed, says she couldn’t bring herself to quit her “grownup job.” Never mind that she was hired…
Fight Back Aches and Pains With Extra Vitamin D
Many people feel extra soreness and aches in their backs during winter months because of a lack of vitamin D. The body makes vitamin D from the sun’s ultraviolet rays, but this essential vitamin for keeping bones healthy is in…
Simple Security for the Small Business
The amount of attention paid to data security can make or break your small business.