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  Biosensor Could Lead to Wound Healing, Prevent Amputations A post-meeting conversation between researchers at the University of Alberta has led to a project trying to prevent amputations caused by diabetic foot ulcers. The goal of the joint project is to develop and test a biosensor that can be embedded i...
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  O&P Bill Introduced in Senate The Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act, S 2556, was introduced yesterday in the US Senate by Senators Mark Warner (D-VA), Steve Daines (R-MT), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), John Cornyn (R-TX) and Bill Cas...
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  IDEO Use Reduces Desire for Amputation The Intrepid Dynamic Exoskeletal Orthosis (IDEO) brace is a custom energy-storing orthosis design meant to improve gait, stability, and function after lower-limb injury or limb salvage. A study investigated which patients may benefit most from IDE...
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  CMS Revises ABN Guidelines The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced changes to the Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage (ABN) section in the Medicare Claims Processing Manual. The changes are effective with dates of service on or after October 14....
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  OPAF Calls for Board Members, Auction Items OPAF & The First Clinics, the philanthropic arm of the US orthotic and prosthetic community, is seeking six volunteer members for its board of directors and items for its fundraising silent auction being held at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic...
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  Lifetime Achievement Award Nominations Open The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) board of directors revised AOPA's Lifetime Achievement Award process to begin soliciting nominations from its membership for the award. Nominations are due by August 6. The Lifetime Achievement...
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  CMS Rule to Address Health Equity The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing actions to address the health equity gap, ensure consumers have the information they need to make fully informed decisions regarding their healthcare, improve emergency care access in...
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  Academy Calls For Abstracts For 2022 Annual Meeting The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (the Academy) has issued a call for abstracts for consideration and presentation at the 48th Annual Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, March 2-5, 2022, in Atlanta. The deadline for ab...
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  Allard Names District Manager Allard USA, Rockaway, New Jersey, named Tamra Averill, PT, as their new Great Lakes district manager. Averill has over 25 years of experience as a physical therapist, clinical consultant, and educator. She has worked the last 14 years with Acceler...
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  PrimeFare Central Calls for Abstracts PrimeCare Management Services, Germantown, Tennessee, has called for abstracts for its PrimeFare Central Scientific Symposium being held August 13-14 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The deadline for submissions is May 24. To be considered as a prosthetics, or...
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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...