February 2009
The O&P EDGE
edit post For Love…and for Money by Karen Henry February 1, 2009 I’ve talked with a lot of O&P practitioners over the last couple of years, and one thing that
CNN Hero David Puckett, CPO, LPO: Mission of Love
Morgan Stanfield
“Mercy…blesses him who gives it and him who receives it.” -William Shakespeare David Puckett helps a bilateral amputee stand on new prosthetic feet. How does a man become a hero?
Peter Carey: Transforming Nations
Morgan Stanfield
Though recently retired, Peter Carey, MA, PhD, FRHistS, still carries the mien of the quintessential Oxford don – calm, with an intense gaze, immaculate intellect, and a tendency to inject
From Mongolia to America Part 1: A Journey of Hope Begins
Shebana Coelho
Amaglan Donid. Photos courtesy of Shebana Coelho. When Amaglan Donid, a 59-year-old Mongolian woman with a transtibial amputation, arrives in New Jersey, it will mark the beginning of a journey
Tomorrow’s O&P: A Survival Guide Part 2: The Economics of Outcomes
Judith Philipps Otto
When, in the January issue, we began delving into what lay ahead for the O&P profession-soliciting insights from industry leaders, educators, and experts-we quickly discovered a great deal more than
Darwin on Patient Evolution
Judith Philipps Otto
As the O&P profession adapts to dramatically changing economic environmental pressures, are patient needs changing as well? Is natural selection at work in a scenario that promotes survival of the
For Love…and for Money
Karen Henry
I’ve talked with a lot of O&P practitioners over the last couple of years, and one thing that I hear frequently is that people don’t enter the O&P profession for
DS/USA Hosts Ski Spectacular, CAF Buys New Headquarters
The O&P EDGE
DS/USA Hosts The Hartford Ski Spectacular When Army Major Bruce Gannaway lost his left foot to an explosive device in Baghdad, his lifelong love of skiing might have become a
Battling It Out in the States
Daniel Ignaszewski
Last year was exciting in the fight for parity. The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) helped to introduce bills in 15 states and pass four new parity laws. New Jersey,
Billing and Collections Q&A
Lisa_salmon_lake
Running an O&P practice is complicated enough without having to deal with denials. When you have questions, count on “Got FAQs?” to help keep your claims on track. This month’s
