Month: May 2011

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has published a new 4-year strategic plan to propel the Paralympic Games to the next level while increasing the number of people participating in Paralympic Sport at all levels around the world. Developed during the…

    Randy DeSha Fillauer Companies Inc. announced that Randy DeSha, CPA, will serve as the company’s new chief financial officer upon former chief financial officer, Ed Connelly’s retirement. A senior executive with 35 years of experience in banking and…

A small Johns Hopkins Children’s Center study of children and teens with cystic fibrosis (CF) shows that simple exercise, individually tailored to each patient’s preference and lifestyle, can help improve lung function and overall fitness. Frequent lung infections, breathing problems…

Otto Bock HealthCare announced the new hire of Joshua Bomar as a territory sales representative for technical orthopedics.     Joshua Bomar Bomar is a graduate of Arizona State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies with…

Kellogg Company and the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) announced that Kellogg will return as a sponsor of the 2012, 2014 and 2016 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams in London, England; Sochi, Russia; and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The partnership designates…

The Orthotic Prosthetic Assistance Fund (OPAF) & The First Clinics announced new 2011 sponsors who have supported adaptive recreational pursuits. Becker Orthopedic of Troy, Mich. is the newest Bronze Level Sponsor for this year. Becker previously has been an event…

The Orthotic and Prosthetic Education and Research Foundation (OPERF) recently announces the appointment of the following individuals to its advisory board: Donald Katz, CO, LO, FAAOP, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children; Michael Tompkins, Hanger Orthopedic Group; Donald Shurr, PT,…

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that would update Medicare payment policies and rates for inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) in fiscal year 2012. The rule proposes to increase payment rates under the IRF Prospective…

The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) has announced the winners of the annual Paralympic Amazing Awards, which are presented to individuals and organizations that have had a significant impact on the paralympic movement. The awards were presented throughout the 2011 USOC…

Quality Outcomes LLC, a Virginia-based company specializing in documenting health care outcomes for users of prosthetics, orthotics and durable medical equipment, is offering benchmarking reporting as a new service through its comprehensive patient satisfaction survey program. Benchmarking reports provide participating…