August 2013
The O&P EDGE
edit post Fighting Back: Strategies to Address the RAC Audit Threat by Judith Philipps Otto August 1, 2013 In the search for silver linings in the current dark clouds of
Endolite echelon Stands out in Independent Study
The O&P EDGE
Endolite is setting the standard for rehabilitation with our revolutionary line of hydraulic ankle/feet systems. Our hydraulic ankles help to decrease energy expenditure, encourages equal loading and reduces pain, socket
Anatomy of a RAC Audit
Miki Fairley
Originally launched in accordance with provisions of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003, Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs) are having an increasingly significant impact throughout the U.S. healthcare industry, including the
UCO Endeavor Games Features New Events
The O&P EDGE
More than 400 athletes traveled to Edmond, Oklahoma, the first weekend in June to compete in the 14th annual University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) Endeavor Games, a nationally recognized multi-sport
Under Siege: CMS Audits Take Their Toll on O&P
Judith Philipps Otto
Pendulums swing. Processes evolve. Perspectives and philosophies change. These facts may be an inevitable part of life, but as O&P professionals face this tempestuous chapter in the industry’s history, many
RAC Audits: Mounting a Defense
Miki Fairley
You’re walking along and suddenly someone pulls the rug out from under your feet. A curve ball you didn’t see coming slams you in the head. You’ve been playing by
Fighting Back: Strategies to Address the RAC Audit Threat
Judith Philipps Otto
In the search for silver linings in the current dark clouds of Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) audits, there is one: this is a situation everyone wants to resolve. Most OP&P
We Interrupt Our Regularly Scheduled Programming…
Karen Henry
From time to time, I have added to or slightly modified the planned editorial focus of one or two feature articles in an issue of The O&P EDGE  based on
Poststroke Considerations in AFO Usage
Kyle Sherk, MS, CPO
Just as physicians and pharmacists must take into consideration the side effects of a single medication and its potential interactions with other medications when determining its appropriateness for a particular
Billing and Collections Q&A
Lisa Lake-Salmon Executive Vice President, Acc-Q-Data Inc.
Whether you are new to O&P billing or have years of experience, denials can be frustrating to handle and difficult to appeal. Count on “Got FAQs?” to provide you with
