Neuroprosthetics: The Next Generation of O&P Services
Neuroprosthetics are electrical stimulation technologies that replace or assist damaged or malfunctioning neuromuscular organ systems and attempt to restore normal...
Medicare Shoe Bill 2005 Rate Changes
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced new reimbursement rates for the Therapeutic Shoe Bill effective in...
From the Editor: Academy/ACPOC Meeting
O&P and allied rehab professionals are looking forward to the first joint meeting of the American Academy of Orthotists &...
Skateboarding Becomes Professional Passion
Active and competitive as a child, Jon Comer was hit by a car when he was four years old and...
Who’s Killing Our Goose?
The older I get, the harder I try not to get too upset about things. Doc* says the stress will...
‘Thinking Smart’ in Tough Times
There's no question that O&P providers are taking a beating today as never before, with assaults on virtually all fronts:...
Will Outsourcing Payroll Make Your Life Easier?
As 2005 gets underway, you might consider eliminating your payroll pains through outsourcing. Whether you process payroll manually or use...
Jim Rogers, CPO, FAAOP
Jim Rogers, CPO, FAAOP Orthotic & Prosthetic Associates Inc. Chattanooga, TennesseeWhy did you decide to go into the O&P profession?My...
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The future of your practice depends on knowledgeable billing and collection information. Understanding the full aspect of billing guidelines and ...
The Key to Creating Patient Trust: Extravagant Hospitality
"The interface between people may be as important as the mechanical interface around tissues." - Paul Brand, MD, orthopedic surgeon...