January 2007
The O&P EDGE
edit post Who Is Your Company’s Worst Enemy? by Miki Fairley January 1, 2007 “We have met the enemy, and he is us.” This famous quote by cartoonist Walt Kelly’s
Do What You Know You Should…
The O&P EDGE
Lose weight, save money, get organized, quit smoking, get in touch with old friends… New Year’s resolutions sure are predictable! Still, it sometimes takes the ritualistic declaration of the commitment
Sports News
Jack Richmond
It’s Not Always about the Time Goals and accomplishments aren’t always measured on a clock. When I set my sights on the 2006 Marine Corps Marathon, I trained hard and
Five Questions for Terry Hammer, CO
The O&P EDGE
Terry Hammer, CO, left the military in 1969 as a first lieutenant. “I guess this is where I got my ideas about paying attention to detail,” he says. After his
Ted Thranhardt, CPO(E): An O&P Icon
Miki Fairley
H.E. “Ted” Thranhardt’s first job in orthotics and prosthetics, at age 15, was carving a knee from a block of hickory wood. From that simple beginning, his career has soared
New Year, New Energy in the Fight for Prosthetic Coverage
Morgan Sheets
As a new year begins, we have a lot to celebrate. In 2006, bills were introduced throughout the country, three new laws were signed, and we had hearings on prosthetic
Got FAQs?
Lisa_salmon_lake
Competitive bidding, NPI numbers, DX Code updates, Medicare contractor reform, etc. Keeping up with the new Medicare 2007 rules and regulation changes can become very overwhelming. Count on “GOT FAQS”
How Far is Too Far with Marketing Promotions?
John Latsko
Every business must promote its products and services if it wants to be successful, but marketing strategies that work well for other industries may be problematic if used by healthcare
Today’s Consumer: Sara Ashcroft
Sherry Metzger, MS
One family’s tragedy became another’s miracle when Michael and Dawn Kimberly generously donated their bereaved son’s computerized leg (C-Leg) prosthesis to then 18-year-old Sara Ashcroft. When the Kimberlys’ youngest son,
Ethics in the Workplace
Julie Whittinghill
Knowing and using proper ethical practice is vital for newcomers to the O&P field and established practitioners alike. Not only does it enable providers to deliver the best patient care
