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Day: March 15, 2010
New Billing Myths Challenge O&P Industry
Joe McTernan, director of reimbursement services for American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA), presented his “Top Ten Billing Myths” at the AOPA National Assembly in Seattle. McTernan presented some of the most common myths associated with O&P billing, payment and…
Patient, Doctor Expectations from Joint Replacement Not Aligned
While physicians strive to set realistic expectations for patients undergoing knee and hip joint replacements, a new study reveals that doctor and patient expectations are sometimes not aligned. The study, reported by the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) researchers at…
Electromagnetic Fields Decrease Pain for Osteoarthritis Sufferers
Electromagnetic pulses significantly decrease pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, according to Henry Ford Hospital researchers. In the double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled study, 34 patients used a portable battery-operated device that emits a low-intensity pulsating electromagnetic frequency and…
NCOPE Online Residency Preparation Course Now Available
The National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE), in collaboration with the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (Academy), launched the first of three online training programs for residency directors and their staffs. Thanks to federal grant monies from…