The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Inc. (ABC) congratulated the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) on its 20 year anniversary in developing and assuring orthotic and prosthetic education and residency accreditation standards and…
Month: May 2011
Osteoarthritis Becoming More Common as Obesity Rises
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease and the most common cause of disability today. It was once considered a problem of the old but it is now commonly diagnosed in those as young as the mid-20s and early 30s. According…
Women With Breast Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy Turn to Yoga to Improve Quality of Life
For women with breast cancer undergoing radiation therapy, yoga offers unique benefits beyond fighting fatigue, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Lorenzo Cohen While simple stretching exercises improved fatigue, patients who…
Variety of Health Practices Prove Beneficial for Chronic Pain Treatment
A variety of complementary and alternative health practices — including meditation and relaxation techniques, manual therapies such as massage and spinal manipulation, meditative exercise forms such as yoga, Tai Chi and ancient health practices such as acupuncture — show promise…
Study Suggests Cell Phones Improve Diabetes Management in Under-Developed Countries
A new study by the Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System and University of Michigan suggests that mobile phones could help low-income patients across the globe manage diabetes and other chronic diseases. “Telehealth programs have been shown to be very…
CMS Releases HCPCS Public Meeting Agenda for Orthotics & Prosthetics
The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) public meeting agenda for orthotics & prosthetics has been released on the CMS website. The meeting date is June 7, 2011. According to the agenda, the meeting intends to “provide an opportunity for…
Many Emergency Departments Closing Due to Economic Factors
In the last 20 years, the number of hospital emergency departments (EDs), in non-rural areas in the United States has declined by nearly 30%, with for-profit ownership, location in a competitive market, low profit margin and safety-net status associated with…
ABC Donates to Amputee Coalition’s Fund in Memory of Todd Anderson
The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Inc. (ABC) announced its contribution to the Amputee Coalition’s Bridge to Ability Fund in memory of Todd F. Anderson, CP, FAAOP. The $10,000 contribution serves to honor Anderson’s compassion and…
General Dynamics Awarded $95 Million by CMS
General Dynamics Information Technology has been awarded a task order to continue providing claims processing support to CMS. The contract has a total potential value of $95 million over 5 years if all options are exercised, according to a press…
Colombian students Graduate From Newington Certificate Program
From left to right Elot Gazabon and James Corcoran, both of Sikorsky; Miguel Guterrez and Sebastian Ramirez; and Dennis Huysman of Hanger. Image: Hanger Orthopedic Group On May 13, Colombian students Miguel Angel Gutierrez and Sebastian Ramirez…