The Amputee Coalition presents 3 days of education, adaptive sports and social networking for amputees in what it anticipates will be its largest audience at its 2013 National Conference in Orlando, Fla. June 27-29. Bob Gailey, PhD, PT, from the…
Year: 2013
Ottobock microprocessor knee available for civilians
Ottobock announced that its X3 microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee is now available to civilians. The waterproof X3 knee was developed primarily to help transfemoral amputee service members return to normal activities of daily living, as well as active duty if they…
Lawsuit seeks to stop DME competitive bidding program
The American Association for Homecare filed a lawsuit against HHS on Wednesday in an effort to prevent the July 1implementation of Round 2 of CMS’s Competitive Bidding Program for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies, according to a news…
Researchers will study stem cells for prevention of amputation in PAD
A clinical trial was launched by researchers at University Hospitals Case Medical Center to evaluate the ability of a patient’s stem cells to prevent leg amputations in end stage peripheral artery disease (PAD). The clinical trial, which is sponsored by…
Employee wellness programs could help cut costs boost productivity
Investing in an employee wellness program could help cut costs and improve productivity in the manufacturing business, according to researchers from Iowa State University. “All our evidence says there will be a net positive financial return for the companies,” Mike…
VA introduces electronic submission for disability claims
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that disability compensation claims can now be submitted online, according to a news release. eBenefits, which was established jointly between the VA and the Department of Defense, is a web portal that integrates…
Syracuse VA expands spinal cord injury center
The Syracuse Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center recently opened a new expansion of a spinal cord injury center to aid Veterans with spinal cord injuries. The 6,500 square foot, 30-bed facility houses rehabilitation services, a therapeutic pool and a dialysis…
Case Western Reserve receives grant for neurostimulation technology
Case Western Reserve University, in collaboration with NDI Medical LLC, SPR Therapeutics and Valtronic, has been awarded a $3 million grant from the Ohio Third Frontier Commission to commercialize a neurostimulation technology platform designed to treat multiple clinical indications, including…
Boston Children’s Hospital recruiting patients for hand transplant program
Boston Children’s Hospital announced that it is recruiting patients for its pediatric hand transplant program, according to a news release. The program, which will be led by Amir Taghinia, MD and William Harmon, MD, will offer bilateral hand transplants for…
Össur, HMG partner to manage reimbursement challenges
Össur announced that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with Harrington Management Group (HMG), a third-party consulting firm that specializes in O&P and durable medical equipment payment issues, to help prosthetists manage reimbursement issues related CMS directives, according to…