December 2016
The O&P EDGE
edit post 2016 Election Synopsis and Impact on O&P by Peter W. Thomas, JD and Steve Postal, JD December 1, 2016 Note: The reported election results are current as of
The Increasing Threat of Ransomware in Healthcare
Laura Hochnadel
A kidnapping and ransom scheme-as if taken from a pirate movie-is playing out at businesses every day, but with a high-tech twist. As an employee tries to access a computer
Risk Prediction Equations for Lower-limb Amputation: The Changing Face of Healthcare
Phil Stevens MEd, CPO, FAAOP
Earlier this year, as part of the presidential primary election cycle, a candidate was confronted with a position he had taken on a healthcare issue some 20 years earlier. His
2016 Election Synopsis and Impact on O&P
Peter Thomas and Steve Postal
Note: The reported election results are current as of 9:00 a.m. ET, November 15. The Republican Party won the presidency and maintains control of the U.S. Congress, with businessman Donald
Turning of the Year
Andrea Spridgen
As we approach the end of 2016, we pause to reflect on what for many has been a tumultuous year. As a nation, we have experienced a presidential election cycle
SDTC: The Power of the Human Spirit
Betta Ferrendelli
(Photographs courtesy of Frank Colosi Photography and CAF unless otherwise noted.) In 1994, a group of friends gathered together to raise money to purchase a van with hand controls for
Non-compete Clauses: Thoughts for the New O&P Professional
Angela Montgomery, CPO
For a new clinician just entering the profession, it can be tempting to agree to almost anything in exchange for a job offer. In fact, when interviewing for that first
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, Got FAQs? can
An OP&P Approach to Fall Prevention
Dennis Janisse, CPed
The prevention of falls among the elderly population has become a major initiative for healthcare providers and insurers in the United States and many countries around the world. This issue concerns the OP&P
DVS—A Simple Solution to Better Suspension
The O&P EDGE
By generating a vacuum during walking within the socket, the DVS maintains a level of elevation in both swing and stance phase. This sets it apart from passive systems, such
