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
Preparing Your O&P Business for the Future
Leslie Pitt Schneider, JD, RN, CCRC (ACRP), HT (ASCP)
American singer-songwriter and lyricist Bob Dylan began singing “the times, they are a changin’” in 1964-and the times have continued to change. With today’s O&P landscape being vastly different from
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
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
Notes from US ISPO
Gerald Stark, PhD, MSEM, CPO/L, FAAOP(D)
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
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
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
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
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
How to Fabricate a Molded KAFO, Part I
Louise Bensley, CTPO
Of all the various orthotic devices, I fabricate molded KAFOs most often. While each molded KAFO (MKAFO) is distinct because of patients’ varying needs, the basic approach and many of
