Billing and Collections Q&A
Denials can be frustrating to handle and difficult to appeal. Count on "Got FAQs?" to provide you with the information...
Where Ethics and Economics Meet
Balancing Patient Needs with Reimbursement Challenges and Other Ethical Dilemmas In the course of daily patient care and running businesses,...
Orthotic Intervention for Those without Physical Limitations: An Ethical Perspective
John (name changed to protect his identity) presented at our clinic with a prescription for bilateral AFOs but had no...
The Changing Patient Conversation
Managing patient expectations when technological advancements stir patient desire for the latest state-of-the-art device. Talk-show host Katie Couric interviews...
The Dobson DaVanzo Report: What It Says and Why It Matters
In today's healthcare climate, cost matters. As healthcare expenses continue to rise, third-party payers increasingly scrutinize the cost-to-value ratio of...
I Think I Can: Stroke, Self-Efficacy and AFO Usage
The results are in, and in the management of post-stroke hemiparesis, "an AFO works,"1 according to Sarah Tyson, FCSP, MSc,...
Reflections on Ethics
Ethics are a set of moral principles that govern a person's or group's behavior. My undergraduate university encouraged students to...
Hartford Ski Spectacular / 2014 Paralympic Winter Games Preview
Hartford Ski Spectacular Cameron Clapp shows off the homemade prosthetic foot he uses for skiing. Photographs courtesy of Laura Fonda...
Ken Wisham, Finding the Right Fit
Photographs courtesy of Todd Clay. Wisham displays the prosthetic foot combination that has provided a significant change for him. From...
Creative Outcomes Using Resin Systems
As technicians, we're expected to be able to conquer uncommon fabrication challenges. Creating a lightweight, thin structure that will withstand...