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The Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) halted its vaccination mandate for healthcare workers until legal challenges are resolved. An injunction, issued by a federal judge in Louisiana on...

WillowWood Global, Mount Sterling, Ohio, announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Blue Sea Capital, a growth-oriented private equity firm. As part of the strategic partnership, Blue...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) published its fee schedule adjustments for calendar year 2022 for durable medical equipment, orthotics, prosthetics, and/or supplies (DMEPOS). The rate for 2022...

The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) has announced its board of directors for 2022. The Executive Committee will consist of Dave McGill, president; Traci Dralle, CFm, immediate past president;...

Researchers conducted a study that was designed to investigate the frequency of using lower-limb orthosis prescribed for patients with cerebral palsy (CP) and to determine the factors associated with orthosis...

The Hanger Foundation has awarded its second and final round of 2021 Empowerment Grants, giving a total of $120,000 to 13 non-profit organizations. Grant recipients include local and national organizations...

The National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics (NAAOP) has named Maggie Baumer, JD, president for 2022. Baumer has served in advocacy positions for several healthcare organizations including...

CGS, the Jurisdiction C Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractor (DME MAC), released quarterly results of its post-payment service-specific review ankle-foot, knee, and spinal orthoses, and therapeutic shoes. The reviews...

Musculoskeletal pain (MSP) is a substantial societal and personal burden resulting in loss of employment and reduced productivity, and while O&P clinicians have reported a high prevalence of MSP, little...

PrimeFare East, being held June 24-25, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee, is accepting abstracts through January 7, 2022. Educational tracks in prosthetics, orthotics, pedorthics, and administrative are being offered. Submit abstracts...