News From the Editor by The O&P EDGE January 2, 2022 0 Like a planet in space being assaulted by a storm of asteroids, O&P-both as a profession and as an industry-is... Read moreDetails
News Advocacy: A Win-Win Proposition by Mary P. Novotny, RN, MS January 2, 2022 0 Looking at healthcare in general and the O&P profession in particular, consumers and professionals should be natural allies. For years,... Read moreDetails
News Amputee Advocacy: What’s Needed? by Miki Fairley January 2, 2022 0 Joining in the discussion are Brad Ruhl, chair, Public Policy and Advocacy Committee (PPAC), Amputee Coalition of America (ACA); Anthony... Read moreDetails
News Physical Therapy: Schools Take a Hit by Miki Fairley January 2, 2022 0 "It seems like just yesterday that schools had hundreds of applicants vying for their coveted 50 or so physical therapy... Read moreDetails
News Provider Qualification Position Statement by The O&P EDGE January 2, 2022 0 The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) recognizes that quality of care is one of the most pressing issues facing amputees... Read moreDetails
News Negotiated Rulemaking Committee Members by The O&P EDGE January 2, 2022 0 American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC) American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) American Orthotics and Prosthetic... Read moreDetails
News Competitive Bidding May Affect Up to One-Third of Orthotic Products by Michael J. Allen, CPO, FAAOP, President, NAAOP January 2, 2022 0 The House of Representatives passed a Medicare prescription drug benefit bill June 28 that in addition to providing the drug... Read moreDetails
News OIG Report Fuels Competitive Bidding by The O&P EDGE January 2, 2022 0 Competitive bidding got a boost recently when a new report, released June 12, found that Medicare considerably overpays suppliers of... Read moreDetails
News POINT Seminar Advances Education by The O&P EDGE January 2, 2022 0 How do you hold down the costs associated with maintaining your professional certifications, yet ensure you are kept current on... Read moreDetails
News POINT Restructures Management Team by The O&P EDGE January 2, 2022 0 Susi Funkhouser, MBA, has been promoted to administrative director of POINT Health Centers of America, the POINT Board of Directors... Read moreDetails
