SFCC Brings Hybrid Education to O&P Tech Program
There are only four O&P technician programs in the United States accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health...
Private Equity in Healthcare
In the early 1970s my father funded his new O&P practice with a loan from a family friend. He used...
Cyber Risk Is Growing. Are You Prepared?
In 2024, Change Healthcare, a major health payment processing company, experienced a data breach that exposed sensitive patient information. This...
Medicare Expands Coverage for Microprocessor Knees for K2 Beneficiaries
On July 18, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractor (DME...
O&P Practitioners Consider Future Succession Options Amid Changing Landscape
At some point, all local or regional independent O&P practices must contemplate a succession plan as principals look toward retirement....
What the FTC Noncompete Ruling Means to O&P
Experts say O&P employers will have to work harder to keep their staff from leaving now that a new rule...
Editor’s Note–September 2024
In the past 13 years as I’ve gotten to know people in the profession, I feel confident saying that most...
Revenue Generators in Your Practice
When considering what generates revenue for your practice, what comes to mind first? Many might say it’s the practitioners, as...
The Art of Hiring: Finding the Right Candidate in O&P
When it comes to hiring, the O&P profession isn’t any different than others in the healthcare field—or any industry for...
