OIG Questions Proposed Arrangements with Medical Groups
John Latsko On March 28, 2006, the Office of Inspector General (the "OIG") of the Department of Health and Human...
Initiative Aims to Increase P&O Academic, Research Capacity
Don Katz, CO, FAAOP Bold. Visionary. These words describe the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (the Academy) Advanced Education...
Giving Wounded Warriors a Voice: NTWH’s Workshop Equips Writers
"Empowering those with disabilities" is a common catchphrase, frequently used by those in the O&P profession. Most often, it refers...
From the Editor:Take Part in Your Future
I'm just a bill, well, I'm only a bill, and I'm sitting here on Capitol Hill... Any child of the...
Bilateral Amputee Named in Top 25 NCAA Moments: College Wrestling Champion Nick Ackerman
The 2001 NCAA Division III Wrestling Championship was determined in the last seven seconds. After dominating the first two periods...
ACA Working to Advance Prosthetic Parity
As many legislative sessions wrap up business for the year, The Amputee Coalition of America's (ACA) Action Plan for People...
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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 Plastic Within
The use of 1/8-in. plastic on the inside of laminated sockets has been around for a few years now. It...
Value of Masters Degree in the ‘Real World’
With a new masters degree from the pioneering Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics (MSPO) program at Georgia Tech,...
Colorado Grassroots Coalition Achieves Prosthetic Parity
Prosthetic parity is defined by the Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) as "insurance companies covering appropriate prosthetic care." In 2001,...