Editor’s Note–July 2022
ANDREA SPRIDGEN
As the O&P profession has changed over the years, so too has its fabrication elements. What was once performed by clinicians, who often learned their skills though mentorship, has for
Your O&P Associations
Peter W. Thomas, JD, and Nikki Grace-Strader
In 2007, representatives of the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) and the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (the Academy) visited the same Senate office on the same day
The Fab Lab
Miki Fairley
Many materials traditionally used in O&P fabrication are not eco-friendly and carry hazards such as chemical exposure, skin irritation, and risk of harmful particle inhalation. Newer materials including nontoxic resins,
Revenue Cycle Management
Erin Cammarata
The revenue cycle is the process a claim goes through from patient intake to accounts receivable collections. It is made up of multiple steps, such as eligibility and authorization, claim
O&P Fabrication Education: Current Trends
Lindi Mitsou, MSPO, CPO
Part of every O&P clinician’s education includes device fabrication. Prior to 1949, most professionals entered the profession through apprenticeship and mentoring that began with learning how to fabricate devices unique
Practitioners and Technicians: Beyond Hierarchy
John T. Brinkmann, MA, CPO/L, FAAOP(D)
Marv was the first technician I ever worked with. My father hired and trained him shortly after starting his O&P practice, and their working relationship spanned more than 15 years.
Discrepancies Between Codes and Policies
Richenda Janowitz
For providers, knowing the estimated reimbursement of services before they are rendered is a critical component of the healthcare revenue cycle. The first step in calculating reimbursement is verifying what
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