SAN ANTONIO — Andrew Carter, chief executive officer of Carter Medical Devices, shares the results of a study on his invention, the Carter Cuff.
Month: December 2015
CMS finalizes rule on prior authorization for DMEPOS items
CMS recently issued a final rule establishing a prior authorization process for certain durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies. According to a press release from CMS, the rule was created to prevent “unnecessary utilization” of durable medical equipment, prosthetics,…
VIDEO: Prosthetic advancements hold promise for O&P
SAN ANTONIO — Sue Borondy, marketing manager for Endolite North America, is excited about the advancements in prosthetic technology.
VIDEO: Prosthetic advancements hold promise for O&P
SAN ANTONIO — Sue Borondy, marketing manager for Endolite North America, is excited about the advancements in prosthetic technology.
Weight-loss surgery outcomes associated with vitamin D levels
Vitamin D status, seasons and geography may affect outcomes of bariatric surgery, according to recent findings published in Obesity Science & Practice. Patients who underwent surgery during winter and those who live in the northern U.S. experienced worse outcomes than…
Hanger Charitable Foundation awards ends year with five new grants
The Hanger Charitable Foundation announced the completion of its final round of grants for 2015 by awarding more than $140,000 to five nonprofit organizations. The foundation awarded more than $250,000 to 14 nonprofits in 2015, according to a press release.…
VIDEO: Microprocessor knees worth the effort
SAN ANTONIO — Prosthetists should take the time to learn about microprocessor technology, according to David Hensley, CPO, LPO, FAAOP, director of Sales for Orthocare Innovations.
Hanger Charitable Foundation awards ends year with five new grants
The Hanger Charitable Foundation announced the completion of its final round of grants for 2015 by awarding more than $140,000 to five nonprofit organizations. The foundation awarded more than $250,000 to 14 nonprofits in 2015, according to a press release.…
Ekso Bionics Holdings announces $15 million registered direct offering
Ekso Bionics Holdings Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with certain health care-focused institutional investors for the sale of 15,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and warrants to purchase 14,851,486 shares of Ekso Bionics Holdings’ common stock,…
Ekso Bionics Holdings announces $15 million registered direct offering
Ekso Bionics Holdings Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with certain health care-focused institutional investors for the sale of 15,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and warrants to purchase 14,851,486 shares of Ekso Bionics Holdings’ common stock,…