WASHINGTON, D.C. — Despite the growing list of legislative concerns affecting O&P professionals, the No. 1 concern remains the same, according to speakers at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association Policy Forum, here. “In all of our discussions — and…
Month: March 2015
Patient perspective an essential component for O&P advocates
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Despite the growing list of legislative concerns affecting O&P professionals, the No. 1 concern remains the same, according to speakers at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association Policy Forum, here. “In all of our discussions — and…
Reps. Guthrie, Meadows offer tips for meeting with lawmakers on O&P issues
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Stories about patients and the impact O&P care has made in their lives are the best way to show the impact of government policies on the field of O&P in a way that connects with lawmakers, according…
Reps. Guthrie, Meadows offer tips for meeting with lawmakers on O&P issues
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Stories about patients and the impact O&P care has made in their lives are the best way to show the impact of government policies on the field of O&P in a way that connects with lawmakers, according…
VA partners with GE on device for prevention, treatment of pressure ulcers
The Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Innovation has joined with General Electric to create a device for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. By combining various sensing and analytical tools, a team of scientists created a sensing handheld…
VA partners with GE on device for prevention, treatment of pressure ulcers
The Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Innovation has joined with General Electric to create a device for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. By combining various sensing and analytical tools, a team of scientists created a sensing handheld…
VIDEO: Adam Edmonds, CPO, describes the impact of integrated care on orthotic and prosthetic services
NEW ORLEANS – Adam Edmonds, CPO, of the CoxHealth Center for Prosthetics and Orthotics, describes the impact of an integrated approach to health care on orthotic and prosthetic services at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting.
Open Bionics shortlisted for Inclusive Technology prize
Open Bionics of Bristol, U.K. is among 25 semifinalists for the Inclusive Technology Prize, which recognizes innovations that will make the United Kingdom more accessible to people with disabilities. The 25 designers and entrepreneurs shortlisted for the prize were chosen…
Study: Deferral of provider payment for RAC appeals could save CMS more than $10 million
A study recently released from Dobson Devanzo & Associates suggests that a proposed change in the timeline for the submission of provider payment for RAC audit appeals could protect providers’ resources while saving CMS more than $10 million in interest…
Study uses Wii Balance Board to predict falls in older adults
The measurement of a Wii Balance Board-derived anteroposterior sway velocity could complement existing clinical measures in the prediction of future falls among community-dwelling older adults, according to data recently published in Clinical Biomechanics. Researchers tracked falls for 73 men and…