Though the thermometer outside says 90 degrees, my calendar indicates it is the unofficial end of summer as we return to work after Labor Day, and most of us settle back into our fall routines. Leaving thoughts of summer vacations behind, we return our focus to work and school, and in that vein, this issue of The O&P EDGE focuses on matters that impact the business of O&P.
Since its introduction in O&P, microprocessor technology has had a significant impact of the provision of clinical care. But it has also changed much about the business aspect. Reimbursement rates, increased documentation requirements, prior authorization processes, and audits targeting the more expensive components related to these devices present business challenges for the field even as new technology that improves patient outcomes evolves. “Microprocessor Tech: Still Driving Change” explores the dynamics around these issues.
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