
November 2016
edit post Happy Birthday HIPAA by The O&P EDGE November 1, 2016 The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) turns 20 this year. Enacted in 1996, HIPAA establishes national
edit post Happy Birthday HIPAA by The O&P EDGE November 1, 2016 The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) turns 20 this year. Enacted in 1996, HIPAA establishes national
The knee is the largest and strongest joint in the body, consisting of the distal femur, the proximal end of the tibia, and the patella. The ends of these three
It seems not a day goes by that I do not receive a phone call regarding a Medicare regulatory issue. I would like to review a few frequently discussed topics,
Clubfoot is one of the most common birth defects. Two hundred thousand babies are born with clubfoot each year, and left untreated, they will be subjected to a life of
On the cusp of a centennial celebration, the 99th National Assembly of the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) was held September 8-11 in Boston. More than 2,200 O&P professionals
After more than two years of hype, the Cybathlon—a new competition designed to showcase the capabilities of robotic assistive devices—was held October 8 in Zurich, Switzerland. More than 4,500 spectators
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) turns 20 this year. Enacted in 1996, HIPAA establishes national standards regarding the security and privacy of patients’ medical records and other
In a world of instant gratification with hundreds of options available for almost any product on the market, pedorthic retail businesses have to work harder than ever to deliver comfort,
Toe walking can be associated with a number of comorbid diagnoses. Children with cerebral palsy, certain myopathies, and autism may adopt this gait pattern. However, this presentation also occurs in
Ignored, neglected, and often abused, our feet help us soldier through an inhospitable world of obstacles and challenges, dependent largely on our socks as a first line of defense for
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