LAS VEGAS — A data breach that exposes patients’ personal health information or identity information can cost health care businesses, including those in the O&P profession, not only a fortune in bad publicity and its customer base, but also HIPPA…
Month: September 2017
VIDEO: Google algorithm update discussed at AOPA
LAS VEGAS — An upcoming Google algorithm update will focus on a company’s mobile presence, according to a video perspective from Christina Throndson here at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) World Congress Throndson, director of business development at…
Finalists present their findings as part of Thranhardt Lecture Series
LAS VEGAS — Four finalists of the award-winning Thranhardt Lecture Series presented their “best of the show” studies at the 2017 American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association World Congress. “This lecture series is made possible by a gift J.E. Hanger in…
VIDEO: Career advice for women in O&P includes respect, communication
LAS VEGAS — It is important that women in the O&P industry develop long-term relationships early in their careers, according to a video perspective from Rebecca Hast here at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association World Congress Hast, senior vice…
Delay in fitting upper limb prosthesis increases rejection risk
LAS VEGAS — Practitioners should fit patients with an upper limb amputation for a functional prosthesis as soon as medically possible, as it can decrease the likelihood the device will ultimately be rejected, according to a presenter here at the…
Cardiopulmonary, neuropsychiatric comorbidities tied to lower limb amputations
J. Megan Sions LAS VEGAS — Cardiopulmonary and neuropsychiatric comorbidities should be considered in interpreting outcome measures in patients with lower limb amputations, according to research presented at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association World Congress. J. Megan Sions,…
VIDEO: Material science seen as one of the greatest improvements in O&P
LAS VEGAS — Material science has been one of the greatest improvements in the recent history of O&P, according to a video perspective from Brad Mattear, LO, CPA, CFo. From lightweight carbon fiber to composite materials, material science is an…
The future will include improved comfort for prosthesis users
Discomfort associated with wearing a device continues to be one of the most common complaints from users of prosthetic or orthotic products, according to Hugh Herr, PhD, director of biomechanics and the Center for Extreme Bionics at the Massachusetts Institute…
VIDEO: Changes in O&P revolve around additive manufacturing
LAS VEGAS – Changes in O&P have revolved around additive manufacturing, including 3D printing, according to a video perspective from Mark Muller, MS, CPO, FAAOP, here at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association World Congress. Muller, a clinical instructor of…
Forces reshaping US health care could mean opportunities for O&P
LAS VEGAS — Major forces that are reshaping health care and how it is paid for represent equally major challenges for those who work in the medical profession. However, according to Michael L. Lovdal, PhD, adjunct professor at Columbia Business…