June 2013
The O&P EDGE
edit post ACPOC 2013: Professionals Helping Kids Be Kids by The O&P EDGE June 1, 2013 The Association of Children’s Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC) Annual Meeting was held April 10-13 at
My Story
Kojista Ahmadyar
I wait impatiently behind the fences to pick up my little niece from school. The girls and boys are lined up and ready to leave. The teacher is trying to
Cognitive Compromise: Considerations in Individuals with Lower-limb Amputation
Phil Stevens MEd, CPO, FAAOP
Twenty years ago, a rehabilitation team examined the cognitive function of 14 patients with lower-limb amputation secondary to peripheral vascular disease (PVD) and compared its observations against the cognitive performance
High Public Profile Sets the Tone for Public Policy Impacting O&P Consumers
Peter W. Thomas, JD
It’s been a busy year thus far for O&P public policy. The impending implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has stimulated a flurry of advocacy efforts to ensure that
Spillover Effects
Karen Henry
The current healthcare climate is making it increasingly difficult for prosthetists and orthotists to fit their patients with devices that provide optimal outcomes. As a result of the Centers for
Helping Practitioners Bridge the Mental Healthcare Gap for Their Patients
Maria St. Louis-Sanchez
Practitioners who work with individuals with amputations recognize that many of their patients face emotional issues as well as physical challenges in dealing with their limb loss, but they may
Recipe for a Master’s Degree from Scratch
Joshua B. Utay, MEd, CPO
Part 4 of our exclusive coverage of the development of the master of science in orthotics and prosthetics program at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. Inspiration I was filled
Cassie Peeters, CP
The O&P EDGE
A Wisconsin native and youngest of four, Cassie Peeters, CP, says that her family has had a significant influence on her career. She received practical advice from her grandmother about
Billing and Collections Q&A
Lisa Lake-Salmon Executive Vice President, Acc-Q-Data Inc.
Running an O&P facility in today’s landscape of enhanced scrutiny and changing billing requirements can leave even the most seasoned billing professional feeling frustrated. If you have a billing question
An Introduction to the Amputee Coalition
The O&P EDGE
Q: What is the Amputee Coalition? AC: The Amputee Coalition is a nonprofit voluntary health organization that is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for amputees and their families,
