September 2013
The O&P EDGE
edit post Billing and Collections Q&A by Lisa Lake-Salmon Executive Vice President, Acc-Q-Data Inc. September 1, 2013 Billing for O&P devices and care is complicated. Count on “Got FAQs?” to
Billing and Collections Q&A
Lisa Lake-Salmon Executive Vice President, Acc-Q-Data Inc.
Billing for O&P devices and care is complicated. Count on “Got FAQs?” to help ensure you are using the most current information when preparing your claims. This month’s column answers
Georgia Foltz, a Former Nurse Continues an Active Life
Judy Johnson Berna
Although she is now retired, in her early years of nursing, Georgia Foltz worked in a busy emergency room. She witnessed injuries that caused amputations but never got to see
The Affordable Care Act
The O&P EDGE
As with any other governmental program, acronyms are a given in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) healthcare legislation, and understanding the terms in the new legislation can take a backseat
Hiring in Today’s O&P Environment
Jena Baxter
I have been a recruiter for 14 years with the last four spent working solely with O&P private practices, manufacturers, and distributors. Recruiting in general is like riding a roller
Notes from US ISPO
Gerald Stark
As O&P practitioners, a critical characteristic defining success is the ability to move beyond local and regional contexts and interact with a broader range of people. This is why two
The O&P EDGE 2013 Salary Survey
Laura Hochnadel
“Paying people fairly is good for business,” writes Bill Coleman, a Salary.com contributing writer. “Underpay, and employees will eventually look for a better offer. Overpay, and the payroll budget and
2013 FAOP/FCAAOP Annual Scientific Symposium
The O&P EDGE
The 2013 Annual Scientific Symposium of the Florida Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists (FAOP)/Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (FCAAOP) was held July 18-20 at the
Patient Satisfaction Surveys: Using the Data
Maria St. Louis-Sanchez
Each year, O&P patients around the nation fill out thousands of patient satisfaction surveys. Patient care facilities accredited by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are required to
Christin: The Ottobock C-Brace Has Changed My Life
The O&P EDGE
Christin: The Ottobock C-Brace Has Changed My Life Christin loves to be in motion. Travelling, working in the garden, walking with her dog, Lucy-and getting to out-of-the-way places to fulfill
