Month: August 2015

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A group of U.S. researchers recently signed off on a letter expressing their opposition to the use of their research in support of a proposed policy that would govern Medicare coverage of lower limb prostheses if enacted. The letter to…

The Wounded Warrior Project has served more than 400 seriously injured service members/veterans and their caregivers through the Independence Program. The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP)’s Independence Program works with wounded warriors who rely on their family members and caregivers due…

The Wounded Warrior Project has served more than 400 seriously injured service members/veterans and their caregivers through the Independence Program. The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP)’s Independence Program works with wounded warriors who rely on their family members and caregivers due…

Stakeholders in the amputee community met with CMS officials following the DME LCD Open Comment Meeting, held Aug. 26 in Linthicum, Md. The private meeting was held in the office of the secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) in…

Ottobock has announced the creation of the Activity & Sports Medicine business unit, which includes products such as off-the-shelf orthotics, bracing and supports. The Activity & Sports Medicine (ASM) portfolio encompasses products from the acquisitions of Ortho Rehab, Bio Cybernetics…

Ottobock has announced the creation of the Activity & Sports Medicine business unit, which includes products such as off-the-shelf orthotics, bracing and supports. The Activity & Sports Medicine (ASM) portfolio encompasses products from the acquisitions of Ortho Rehab, Bio Cybernetics…

Recently published data indicated there was an increased chance for current smokers to have wound complications following total hip or total knee arthroplasty and the data showed there was a greater total complication risk in current and former smokers who…

LINTHICUM, Md. — Impassioned amputees, prosthetists and other members of the limb loss community shared their concerns during the DME LCD Open Comment Meeting. Hosted by the four Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs), the meeting allowed members of the…

LINTHICUM, Md. — Impassioned amputees, prosthetists and other members of the limb loss community shared their concerns during the DME LCD Open Comment Meeting. Hosted by the four Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs), the meeting allowed members of the…