September 2004
The O&P EDGE
edit post Leo Rivera Vazquez, ROF by The O&P EDGE September 1, 2004 ROF Arecibo Orthopedic & Prosthetic Arecibo, Puerto Rico How did you end up in O&P? In the
O&P and Healthcare: Where Are They Heading?
Miki Fairley
“Forecasting the future of healthcare and health policy is an imperfect science,” health experts Robert J. Blendon and Catherine DesRoches noted in Issues in Science & Technology Online, Summer 2003.
If I Were Brave
Meredy Fullen
Awed by the revelation of one of lifes truths, I sought someone to tell that we might wonder at it together. Too late, I realized that the only one who
The Value of Professional Clinical Feedback in Product Innovation and Evolution
Robert Bob Radocy
We in the prosthetics industry are very lucky–some could say “blessed”–to operate in a profession that has both financial and altruistic rewards. Our profession attracts health professionals, caregivers, and individuals
Leo Rivera Vazquez, ROF
The O&P EDGE
ROF Arecibo Orthopedic & Prosthetic Arecibo, Puerto Rico How did you end up in O&P? In the 1960s, I took O&P courses at the Inter American University. Where would you
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Lisa_salmon_lake
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
Third-Generation Business Continues Shoemaking Art
Marc Rosen, CPed
A sculptor brings an image to life. A writer paints a picture in your mind. These types of art are known for their vision and creativity. Unfortunately, there is one
It Takes More than a Shark Attack To Stop Champion Surfer
Miki Fairley
Bethany (second from right) receives her new bike from the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). From left are her parents, Tom and Cheri Hamilton; Willie Stewart, noted amputee athlete; and Bob
Fastest Amputee Looks to Paralympic Gold, Further Career
Judith Philipps Otto
Last summer, Marlon Shirley set a new men’s amputee record in the 100m sprint at the Utah Summer Games, and also took second place in a competition with able-bodied athletes.
From the Editor: AOPA National Assembly
Miki Fairley
An organization’s ability to learn – and translate that learning into action rapidly – is the ultimate competitive advantage. – Jack Welch, former chairman and CEO of General Electric. One
