The Increasing Threat of Ransomware in Healthcare
A kidnapping and ransom scheme-as if taken from a pirate movie-is playing out at businesses every day, but with a...
Risk Prediction Equations for Lower-limb Amputation: The Changing Face of Healthcare
Earlier this year, as part of the presidential primary election cycle, a candidate was confronted with a position he had...
2016 Election Synopsis and Impact on O&P
Note: The reported election results are current as of 9:00 a.m. ET, November 15. The Republican Party won the presidency...
Turning of the Year
As we approach the end of 2016, we pause to reflect on what for many has been a tumultuous year....
SDTC: The Power of the Human Spirit
(Photographs courtesy of Frank Colosi Photography and CAF unless otherwise noted.) In 1994, a group of friends gathered together to...
Non-compete Clauses: Thoughts for the New O&P Professional
For a new clinician just entering the profession, it can be tempting to agree to almost anything in exchange for...
Billing and Collections Q&A
Running an O&P facility in today's landscape of enhanced scrutiny and changing billing requirements can leave even the most seasoned billing professional...
An OP&P Approach to Fall Prevention
The prevention of falls among the elderly population has become a major initiative for healthcare providers and insurers in the United States...
DVS—A Simple Solution to Better Suspension
By generating a vacuum during walking within the socket, the DVS maintains a level of elevation in both swing and...
Prosthetic Documentation: A Ventriloquist Act
Sixty-six is an important number. It's the number of credit hours I and the other recent graduates of the University...
