Amputee Advocacy: What’s Needed?
Joining in the discussion are Brad Ruhl, chair, Public Policy and Advocacy Committee (PPAC), Amputee Coalition of America (ACA); Anthony ...
CMS: Expedite ‘Crosswalking’ to Prevent Coding Hassles
In 1996, Congress enacted the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, commonly known as HIPAA. One of the many requirements ...
NegReg: NOMA at Work
In case you arrived at the party late, let's review: Encouraged by the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) and ...
Century College O&P Students Form Unique Organization
OPSA officers (from left) are Lynn Langschwager, vice-president; Josie Johnson, secretary; Mauricio "Mo" Morales, president; and Sheila McCallum, treasurer. Photos ...
A Call to Expand and Improve the Advanced Science Content of O&P Curricula
The capabilities of any technical profession are highly dependent on the quality of the science underlying it. The successes and ...
Physical Therapy: Schools Take a Hit
"It seems like just yesterday that schools had hundreds of applicants vying for their coveted 50 or so physical therapy ...
AOPA Seminars Offer 20.5 CE Credits
The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) Coding & Billing and HIPAA Compliance seminars have been approved by the American ...
MCO Closed Provider Panels: Can They Be Opened?
"I continue to believe-especially as we have seen it work-that patient activism is the best way to pry open these ...
Fabricating a Flexible Brim Socket with a Rigid Distal End
When you are fabricating a socket with a flexible brim, you can fabricate so that you only have the flexibility ...
NegReg: Are Consumers Adequately Represented?
In December 2000 Congress passed the Benefits Improvement Act (BIPA), which, among other provisions, aims to protect patients from receiving ...
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