Editor’s Note–July 2022
As the O&P profession has changed over the years, so too has its fabrication elements. What was once performed by...
Your O&P Associations
In 2007, representatives of the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) and the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (the...
The Fab Lab
MicroOne/stock.adobe.com Many materials traditionally used in O&P fabrication are not eco-friendly and carry hazards such as chemical exposure, skin irritation,...
Revenue Cycle Management
The revenue cycle is the process a claim goes through from patient intake to accounts receivable collections. It is made...
O&P Fabrication Education: Current Trends
Part of every O&P clinician’s education includes device fabrication. Prior to 1949, most professionals entered the profession through apprenticeship and...
Practitioners and Technicians: Beyond Hierarchy
Marv was the first technician I ever worked with. My father hired and trained him shortly after starting his O&P...
Discrepancies Between Codes and Policies
For providers, knowing the estimated reimbursement of services before they are rendered is a critical component of the healthcare revenue...
