Ability Dynamics has named Steve Sherman vice president of sales. Sherman will pilot national sales efforts in North America and lead expansion into worldwide markets. Prior to his new role, Sherman was instrumental in the launch and development of the…
Year: 2014
CMS announces RAC changes
CMS announced several changes to the Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program as it begins the procurement process for the next round of program contracts. According to a release from the National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics & Prosthetics (NAAOP),…
More women undergo breast reconstruction after mastectomy
The majority of women who undergo mastectomy for breast cancer go on to get breast reconstruction, according to study results published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. “Breast reconstruction has a big impact on quality of life for breast cancer…
The Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation announces grant awards
The Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation announced the 2014 winter cycle recipients of research grants in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. The awards will be presented March 1 at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville, Tenn., in conjunction…
Shriners Hospital installs low-dose imaging system
Shriners Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, has installed the EOS System, a low-dose 2-D and 3-D imaging system. It is the fourth installation within the Shriners Hospitals for Children network. “EOS’ extremely low-dose system provides high quality 2-D and 3-D imaging…
Shriners Hospital installs low-dose imaging system
Shriners Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, has installed the EOS System, a low-dose 2-D and 3-D imaging system. It is the fourth installation within the Shriners Hospitals for Children network. “EOS’ extremely low-dose system provides high quality 2-D and 3-D imaging…
Hanger releases fourth quarter earnings
Hanger Inc. announced net sales of $278.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2013, an increase of $8.6 million from the fourth quarter of 2012, according to a company press release. The fourth quarter net sales increase of $8.6 million,…
OMHA addresses appeals controversy at public session
The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association attended a public session on Feb. 12 held by the Office of Medicare Hearing Appeals regarding recent actions to limit immediate provider access to administrative law judge hearings. At the session, Nancy Griswold, chief…
OMHA addresses appeals controversy at public session
The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association attended a public session on Feb. 12 held by the Office of Medicare Hearing Appeals regarding recent actions to limit immediate provider access to administrative law judge hearings. At the session, Nancy Griswold, chief…
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