Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc. announced that Moody’s Investors Service has issued an upgrade of all its ratings. The Corporate Family Rating was upgraded to B2 from B3, the senior secured debt was upgraded to Ba3 from B1 and the subordinated…
Author: Terense Kemp
An Uphill Battle
Jim Wazny went from elite motocross rider to amputee in one harrowing second. What he did afterward makes him an inspiration to others.
PrimeFare Goes West
PrimeCare O&P Network held its second annual PrimeFare West meeting in Salt Lake City. “We appreciated the support of our exhibitors, presenters, sponsors and area practitioners as we focus on growing this meeting. Feedback from attendees confirmed our opinion, based…
Strike Force Formed to Target Fraudulent Medicare Billing
Thirty-eight people have been arrested in the first phase of a targeted criminal, civil and administrative effort against individuals and health care companies that fraudulently bill the Medicare program, announced Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales and Secretary Michael Leavitt of…
Tony Barr Remembered
The O&P profession lost a passionate advocate for amputees around the world.
By Jennifer Hoydicz
Traversing Rough Terrain
After a life changing motorcycle accident, Danny Stevens was told he would have to adjust to taking it easy. Instead, he took control of his life and chose to be unconventional.
By Andrew Kelly
Functional Electrical Stimulation for Multiple Sclerosis
Advances in technology and microelectronics have converged to allow the development of portable orthotic devices that incorporate functional electrical stimulation.
Lawn Mower Injuries Crop Up With Change of Season
Spring is here, the sky is blue, the grass is green and it is time to give that lawn a trim. But beware – lawn mower injuries are a seasonal threat to children and the leading cause of amputations in…
Hanger Orthopedic Group Announces Dismissal of Class Action Complaints
Officials from Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc. have confirmed that on March 16, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland Southern Division granted Hanger’s motion to dismiss with prejudice the consolidated class action complaints previously brought against it…
Harry J. Lawall, Sr. Remembered
Harry J. Lawall, Sr. Remembered Fillauer Companies Inc. Announce Management Changes Harry J. Lawall, Sr. Remembered Harry J. Lawall, Sr. Harry J. Lawall, Sr., CP died on March 15. Lawall is survived by his wife Rosemary, nine children (five…