October 2004
The O&P EDGE
edit post The Man Behind the Mask by Meredy Fullen October 1, 2004 Many people watched on national television as the Detroit Pistons triumphed over the Los Angeles Lakers in
Mark Harris, RFO, LFO
The O&P EDGE
Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics Fort Walton Beach, Florida What do you remember most about your first day on the job? Being overwhelmed by dust, plaster, and chemicals. What Is the
Got FAQs?
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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
The “C” in Patient Care Merits an “A” in Marketing
Patty Johnson
To earn an “A” in practice management, aim for a “C” in patient relations. That “C” could be translated in several ways–courtesy, compassion, congeniality–but the one that is often the
Living Outside the Box: Kaia Halvorson, CPO, LPO
Jodi Mills
Gracious and affable, Kaia Halvorson, CPO, LPO, speaks with enthusiasm when discussing the future of O&P. Her mindset is such that one would think nothing is impossible. With a positive,
Updating the Medicare Shoe Bill
Séamus Kennedy, BEng (Mech), CPed
During the past year the Statistical Analysis Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier (SADMERC) and Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carriers (DMERCs) have been busy overhauling portions of the Therapeutic Shoe Bill.
We Salute Amputees Across America
The O&P EDGE
Riders assemble for a group shot at Rockefeller Center. From left: Linda Holt, Kip Peavy, Andrew Johnson, Joe Sapere, James Thayer, and Richard Hudon. At 3:00 AM EDT, on August
Salford Students Savor ‘White Nights’ Trip to Russia, Finland
Nina Darke
Salford University P&O students pose at the Prosthetic Museum in St. Petersburg. At extreme right is Dr. Valentina Volkova, who arranged clinical visits in the historic city for the students.
Amy Purdy Takes On Hollywood
Meredy Fullen
Appropriately nicknamed “Purdygirl” among her circle of family and friends, Amy Purdy has taken Hollywood by storm, making her presence known. Although Amy is a youthful and energetic 24-year-old, her
Reimbursement: The Future Is Now
Paul T. Webber, CPO, FAAOP, ABDA, BOCPO
The American population is growing older. The “baby boomers” are getting to the age where they will increasingly rely on the Medicare system to provide for their orthotic and prosthetic
