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  Tech Education Program Seeking Feedback Joanna Kenton, CPO/L, FAAOP, an instructor in Century College's prosthetic technology program, is seeking feedback about O&P device fabrication to ensure that the educational content is keeping up with advancements in technology. The survey respon...
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  CMS Corrects January Fee Schedule The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a revised January 2021 DMEPOS Fee Schedule. CMS said that errors were identified in the original fee schedule published December 11, 2020, and the revision includes adjustments to 919 He...
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  Academy Developing Diversity, Inclusion Education The Diversity and Inclusion Panel of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (the Academy) unveiled plans to develop a certificate program focusing on increasing an understanding and awareness of diverse populations in relation to the...
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  Hanger Reports 2020 Results Hanger, Austin, Texas, announced its financial results for 2020. Highlights were as follows: ·        Net revenue was $1,001.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to $1,098 million for the same period of 2019, reflecting net r...
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  Prosthesis Users Want Immersive Game-based Rehab A team of researchers surveyed people with upper-limb difference and other researchers to test a hypothesis that there are considerable differences between the views of prosthesis end users and researchers with regard to engaging aspects of a game...
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  Good Mental Health Crucial for Successful Rehab Veterans with combat-related amputations experience numerous challenges, yet few studies have examined patient-reported outcomes, including physical functional status, mental health screening status, and quality of life (QOL), or the relationship...
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  AOPA Seeking Proposals for 2021 Assembly The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is seeking proposals for its 2021 National Assembly. The event, being held September 9-12 in Boston, will have virtual and in-person components, if it is safe to meet in person. The deadline fo...