December 2003
The O&P EDGE
edit post From The Editor by Miki Fairley December 1, 2003 As this issue’s feature article, “Total Patient Care: Just a Dream?” points out, a strong multidisciplinary rehab team is
From The Editor
Miki Fairley
As this issue’s feature article, “Total Patient Care: Just a Dream?” points out, a strong multidisciplinary rehab team is highly instrumental in achieving the goal of optimal patient outcomes. When
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The O&P EDGE
After eight years in this field, I can’t help but wonder if it was a mistake to enter. It was a major career change–a very expensive career change. I was
Total Patient Care: Just A Dream?
Judith Philipps Otto
It’s a popular concept–so popular that it’s hard to find a dissenting voice. Total patient care, in the form of a cooperative multidisciplinary team approach to treating each patient’s specific
HIPAA Security and the Technical Safegaurds
Jay Masci, PMP
In the last article we covered the physical safeguard standards and have technical safeguards and organizational safeguards remaining. In this article we will cover the five technical safeguard standards in
Five Steps for the Introduction to Lower Limb Amputee Running
Robert Gailey, PhD, PT, FAPTA
Learning how to run with a prosthesis can be very challenging, yet, when simplified into series of relatively basic elements, it can be much easier to learn. The following are
New England O and P Systems Company Grows through Co-Ownership
Mary Bach Fleming
Would all of you O&P practice owners harassed by qualified practitioners beating down your doors please raise your hand? If thats not a problem at your company, you may be interested
Joe Johnson, BOCP, RTPO Quorum Orthopedic Windsor, CO
The O&P EDGE
Are you better at starting projects or finishing them? Definitely starting! If you were a musical instrument, what would it be and why? The sliding trombone, because I always feel
Got FAQs?
Lisa Lake-Salmon Executive Vice President, Acc-Q-Data Inc.
The future of your practice depends on knowledgeable billing and collection information. Understanding the full aspect of billing guidelines and procedures will effectively increase your reimbursement. This informative column will
Doing Business Abroad: The French Example
Cherie Zeringue, MSME, BSBmE, MBA
Although this article deals mainly with doing business with French firms, the experience gained can lead to lead to doing business in other countries. When doing business abroad, ask yourself,
