ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Douglas Reber, CO, LO, associate director of Education for Hanger Clinic and vice president and exhibit chair for the New Jersey chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, talks about some of the new…
Month: November 2014
New Jersey AAOP meeting offers something for all interests
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Kathy Mascola, LPO, CO, BOCPO, president of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, shares highlights from this year’s Annual Meeting.
Quantum Medical Concepts to provide funding to Advanced Amputee Solutions
Quantum Medical Concepts, a collaborative effort between Common Wealth Enterprises and the Michigan State Medical Society, will provide $100,000 in start-up funding to Advanced Amputee Solutions. Advanced Amputee Solutions is a veteran-owned medical device company that is developing the Cushioning…
Curbell Plastics acquires O&P Enterprises
Plastics provider Curbell Plastics Inc., of Orchard Park, N.Y., announced it has acquired O&P Enterprises Inc., based in Gurnee, Ill. “As we continue to increase our market presence, we are committed to invest in our facilities, equipment and people to…
OIG Work Report includes plans for O&P claims
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General has released its Work Plan for fiscal year 2015. The plan summarizes the new and ongoing reviews and activities the Office of Inspector General will pursue with respect to…
OPIE Choice Network, Futura International combine forces
Mark Ford, president of the OPIE Choice Network, discusses the company’s merger with Futura International and the effect this partnership will have on the O&P industry.
Ekso Bionics enters licensing agreement with Ottobock
Ekso Bionics Holdings Inc. has announced a formalized licensing agreement providing intellectual property to Ottobock. According to a company press release, through the licensing agreement Ekso Bionics and Ottobock hope to accelerate the pace of innovation in the field of…
Final CMS rule does not define ‘minimal self-adjustment’ for off-the-shelf orthoses
CMS has released a final rule which announced a deferment on action regarding its regulatory definition of “off-the-shelf” orthoses. The rule, titled “Medicare Program; End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System, Quality Incentive Program, and Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and…
Mind Over Matter: Brain-controlled Devices Spell New Era for O&P
Advances in engineering are paving the way for next-level prosthetic control.
A Personal Touch Shows Respect
Caring for patients also means being there during the tough times.