Year: 2015

Hanger has announced Scott Ranson has joined the company as its chief information officer, effective July 20. Scott Ranson   Ranson spent 14 years as the chief information officer for Brookdale Senior Living, a publicly traded senior housing solution provider.…

The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy has approved ReWalk Robotics’ Clinician Basic Training Program for continuing education units. Physical therapists who complete the training course will qualify for continuing education units (CEUs) as part of their required professional…

The Nashville-based BCP Group recently announced it has partnered with Beacon Prosthetics and Orthotics, based in Raleigh, N.C. BCP Group has acquired ownership of Beacon and will provide services and resources to support Beacon’s continued growth, but the practice will…

Findings from a recently published review article demonstrated neuromuscular scoliosis in pediatric patients can lead to more complications and is generally more difficult to treat than idiopathic scoliosis. According to researchers, although scoliosis is among one of the biggest concerns…

Findings from a recently published review article demonstrated neuromuscular scoliosis in pediatric patients can lead to more complications and is generally more difficult to treat than idiopathic scoliosis. According to researchers, although scoliosis is among one of the biggest concerns…

The Association of Children’s Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics is accepting abstracts for its annual meeting, to be held April 13-16, 2016, at the Omni Interlocken Resort, in Broomfield, Colo. Abstracts can be submitted through the Association of Children’s Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC) website.…

A draft policy that, once finalized, will govern Medicare coverage of lower limb prostheses has been released. The four Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) released the 40-page Proposed/Draft Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for Lower Limb Prostheses online.…

The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists has announced Lydia Middleton, MBA, CAE, as its new executive director, effective August 2015. Lydia Middleton   Middleton brings more than 20 years of management experience in the nonprofit healthcare industry to the…

Scheck & Siress, based in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., recently announced its acquisition of the Chicago-based Woodfield Orthotics and Prosthetics. Woodfield Orthotics and Prosthetics is owned by Brett Kramer, who purchased the business from his father in 2000. Woodfield Orthotics and…

The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation recently announced the annual search for individuals to join its board of directors. Board members for the Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF) serve a 3-year term and are required to attend at least…