BOSTON – Wade L. Barghausen, CPO, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association National Assembly here. Each year, the board of directors of the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association honors individuals who have…
Month: September 2012
Advocacy efforts can protect O&P practices against Medicaid cuts
BOSTON – Strong advocacy efforts and building relationships with Medicaid officials may help minimize or prevent threatened cuts to Medicaid reimbursement, according to Teri P. Kuffel, JD, who spoke at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association National Assembly here. “It…
AOPA honors Guth with Legislative Advocacy Award
BOSTON – Thomas Guth, CP, received the Legislative Advocacy Award at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association National Assembly here. Thomas DiBello, CO, LO, FAAOP, American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association president presented Guth with the award for his lifetime achievements…
New lightweight material can improve fabrication of thoracolumbosacral orthoses
BOSTON – The fabrication of custom thoracolumbosacral orthoses can seem time consuming for many orthotists, but new materials have simplified the process, according to a presenter here at the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly. Jacqueline Valdez, CO, said…
Interface system incorporates benefits of osseointegration without surgery
BOSTON – biodesigns Inc. introduced the High-Fidelity Interface System at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association National Assembly here. “A large majority of transfemoral amputees or high-activity level patients are not candidates for osseointegration,” Randall Alley, BSc, CP, chief executive officer of…
Quality control is critical in the fabrication process
BOSTON – Quality assurance, while time-consuming and tedious, is necessary in the creation of orthotic devices and a simple sheet which details the route the device takes along the fabrication process may be all that is needed to help keep…
Good customer service can be made easy
BOSTON – There are four secrets to providing good customer service, Wendy Miller, BOCO, facility accreditation director, Board of Certification/Accreditation, International, said at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association National Assembly, here. “The customer’s perception is your reality,” Miller said.…
AOPA keynote speaker emphasizes negotiation skills in O&P
BOSTON – Whether dealing with acquisitions, contract negotiations or securing a successful place in the emerging accountable care organization environment, it is important that O&P facilities possess keen and effective negotiating skills, according to Max H. Bazerman, PhD, from the…
Direct marketing to physical therapy groups generates new revenue potential
BOSTON – Physical therapy groups are one of the most effective sources from which an O&P clinic can acquire new clients and generate new revenue, according to a presenter at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association National Assembly here. Scott…
Air pressure differences noted with elevated vacuum socket
BOSTON – Maria Gerschutz, PhD, presented research on air pressure conditions experienced by residual limb skin at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association National Assembly, here. “This study expands the understanding of elevated vacuum sockets and might help you understand…