Following work-related low back injury, patients with chronic, nonspecific low back pain showed greater improvement in short-term outcomes with orthotic treatment and usual care compared with usual care alone, according to a recently published study. “As chronic low back pain…
Year: 2013
A commitment to lean can result in less waste and a healthier bottom line.
At Tillges Certified Orthotic Prosthetic Inc. in Maplewood, Minn., the practitioners are highly experienced at wound care management. However, without a way to accurately measure the amount of pressure placed on a wound, it can be difficult to successfully close…
With some O&P practices shutting their doors due to RAC audits, practitioners need to involve patients and their physicians in the documentation process long before the auditor arrives.
Although women small business owners are still outnumbered by men, the growth rate of women owners has been steadily growing over the past decades. This growth has prompted research about gender differences among business owners, especially the issue of credit…
Because of the increasing difficulties created by Medicare reimbursement and proving medical necessity for orthotic and prosthetic devices, the Amputee Coalition commissioned a study to determine the effects of orthotic and prosthetic care on patient outcomes and Medicare payments. “In…
Certain treatment modalities can keep middle-age and elderly athletes active and reduce the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis, according to a recent review. Researchers reviewed current scientific evidence regarding recommendations for maturing athletes and the management of knee osteoarthritis (OA). Treatment…
Doubling protein intake could prevent muscle loss during dieting
Consuming twice the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of protein while adhering to a diet and exercise plan to lose weight was shown to prevent muscle loss and promote weight loss, according to recently published study results. The study included 39…
In Feb. 2012, CMS identified specific Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System codes that were considered off-the-shelf (OTS) orthoses and requested public comments on the preliminary list. After reviewing approximately 185 comments, CMS released a summary of responses, as well as…
CMS releases 2014 HCPCS codes for OTS orthoses
In Feb. 2012, CMS identified specific Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System codes that were considered off-the-shelf (OTS) orthoses and requested public comments on the preliminary list. After reviewing approximately 185 comments, CMS released a summary of responses, as well as…