Researchers at Ohio State University have found a negative correlation between improved clinical quality and a good patient experience in a hospital setting after implementing quality control strategies to meet state or federal requirements, according to a study scheduled for…
Year: 2012
Hanger Becomes OPAF Bronze Level Sponsor
The Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation announced that Hanger Clinic is now a 2012 Bronze Level Sponsor. Hanger’s contributions continue a long-standing relationship between Hanger and OPAF dating back to OPAF’s inception in 1995. “We are happy to continue our…
Geographic Variation in Cost of Health Care Not Linked to Inappropriate Care
A literature review published in Medical Care questions the notion that US regions spending more on health care and having higher rates of use deliver more unnecessary care to patients and that areas spending less provide more efficient and higher…
CAF and Össur Renew Partnership
Under the terms of a new 3-year agreement,Össur will continue to serve as the exclusive provider of prosthetic components to the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) and will sponsor a series of amputee mobility clinics. Össur will also serve as a…
Affordable Knee Joints Could Help Amputees in Developing Countries
Jan Andrysek, PhD, PEng, MASc started working with knee joints several years ago while earning his master’s degree at the University of Toronto. He began researching ways to create durable knee joints for children with high levels of activity, because,…
O&P Field of Dreams
To prepare the field for long-term growth, O&P research must become the responsibility of the entire profession.
O&P By the Numbers
Knowing the cost of O&P processes will put the industry on top for the economic rebound. It feels like the global economic crisis is parked at our front door. The good news is O&P is still a strong industry and…
AOPA’s Big Picture: Protecting O&P
The champions of AOPA’s Protect Initiatives highlight their goals for the future of the O&P profession. The end of the year always causes people to reflect. They take stock of good qualities, and bad, and promise to accomplish more in…
Extreme Makeover O&P Edition
A simple office makeover can make your business more efficient and more marketable. by Elizabeth Mansfield Take a good look around your office. When was the last time it was painted or the carpets were cleaned – or replaced for…
April Is Limb Loss Awareness Month
The Amputee Coalition has designated April as Limb Loss Awareness Month. More than 2 million Americans are living with limb loss, and that number is expected to double by 2050 unless changes are made to increase public awareness about limb…