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Diminishing Returns John W. Michael, C.P.O. It's not just O&P. All healthcare fields have been impacted by a manpower shortage...

Does the general public-including potential students-know we exist? Although "we're not as invisible as we were 15 years ago," as...

Physiatrists and prosthetist/orthotists have much in common. Both practitioners are members of small and somewhat misunderstood specialties, are trained to...

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, is pushing public awareness with an outreach program that casts its O&P...

Held July 18-21 in Anaheim, California, the event brought together about 600 amputees, legislators, government staff members, healthcare providers, and...

The Negotiated Rulemaking Committee is charged with assisting Health and Human Services Secretary (HHS) Tommy Thompson in implementing the qualified...

The Barr Foundation has been appointed to the Negotiated Rulemaking(NegReg) Committee, which will assist Health and Human Services (HHS) Director...

O&P providers, along with other covered healthcare entities, can take advantage of a one-year extension for implementing a standard format...

The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) has extended the registration deadline for its Advanced Training Series: Overview of...

By Michael J. Allen, CPO, FAAOPPresident, National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics (NAAOP) On August 14, the...