Day: August 20, 2013

Hanger Inc. has acquired four patient care companies in 2013 comprising nine clinics in six states with a combined annualized net revenue of approximately $10 million. The acquisitions are East Coast Orthotics Inc.; Nascott Inc.; Keller’s Limb & Brace Inc.,…

Hanger Inc. has acquired four patient care companies in 2013 comprising nine clinics in six states with a combined annualized net revenue of approximately $10 million. The acquisitions are East Coast Orthotics Inc.; Nascott Inc.; Keller’s Limb & Brace Inc.,…

Individuals with little or no disability prior to serious fall injury recovered faster than individuals with severe disability who had a serious fall injury, according to recent study results. In an ongoing longitudinal study, 754 community community-living persons aged 70…

A study conducted by The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General identified several quality control gaps in the CMS Recovery Audit Contractor program, according to a recent government report. “Prior Government Accountability Office work has identified…

Researchers and students at St. Petersburg J. E. Hanger College of Orthotics and Prosthetics in Florida are working with the Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge to research and develop improvements for prosthetic devices. The Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge (CWVC) is a…

The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General recently issued a special fraud alert for physician-owned distributorships. In the alert, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) warned use of physician-owned distributorships has a “strong potential for improper…

Infinite Biomedical Technologies uses radiofrequency identification

Fluctuation in a patient’s residual limb is a common issue for amputees and can cause socket discomfort and pain for many prosthesis wearers. Researchers at the University of Washington (UW) are particularly interested in this issue and have been studying…

The University of New Brunswick Test of Prosthetic Function, originally developed for use in children, had acceptable reliability and preliminary evidence of validity in adults with upper limb amputation, according to recent study results. However, researchers recommended refinements to the…

The US Small Business Administration (SBA) and Agility Recovery, in collaboration with FEMA’s Ready Campaign, are hosting a series of free webinars in September to help business owners prepare for natural disasters. Whether a business is forced to close or…