There are only four O&P technician programs in the United States accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). These colleges are in Washington, Illinois, Minnesota,
In the early 1970s my father funded his new O&P practice with a loan from a family friend. He used those funds to personally provide orthoses and prostheses to patients
In 2024, Change Healthcare, a major health payment processing company, experienced a data breach that exposed sensitive patient information. This incident raised widespread concern in the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics,
On July 18, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractor (DME MAC) medical directors released the much-anticipated final Local Coverage Determination
At some point, all local or regional independent O&P practices must contemplate a succession plan as principals look toward retirement. Some of these practices may have been family-owned for generations.
Experts say O&P employers will have to work harder to keep their staff from leaving now that a new rule will ban noncompete agreements for most employees. The rule, passed
In the past 13 years as I’ve gotten to know people in the profession, I feel confident saying that most did not gravitate toward it primarily because of money. But
When considering what generates revenue for your practice, what comes to mind first? Many might say it’s the practitioners, as they are the ones directly providing services to patients. However,
When it comes to hiring, the O&P profession isn’t any different than others in the healthcare field—or any industry for that matter—everyone wants the best person for the job. Whether
