An article in the February issue of The O&P EDGE, “What Does the New President and New Congress Hold for O&P?” centers on what could be on the horizon for the O&P profession. As healthcare committees round out their new membership, we asked what you would like to see happen from a legislative standpoint this year.
Of those who responded, 50 percent said they would like to see the So Every BODY Can Move agenda continue to advance; 19 percent they were hoping for better bipartisanship between members of Congress; 19 percent also said they hoped that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services would remain intact; and 13 percent said they were hopeful that the Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act would gain momentum.
Last week we wanted to know what our followers thought were the best ways to honor Black History Month. Our question: What are some ways we can increase our knowledge/recognize the importance of the month and the people it honors? Of those who responded, 45 percent said there should be more investment in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; 36 percent said we could support a Black-owned business; and 18 percent said watching related documentaries, and television shows would increase awareness. No one plans to to attend a Black-history month event, though.
This week’s poll is up and in full swing. We’re highlighting another article in the February edition of the magazine, “Who Needs a PhD?,” that addresses advanced degrees in O&P. Our question: Do you think it’s beneficial to have an O&P-focused PhD? So far, our followers aren’t convinced that getting a doctoral degree is worth the time and money. Tell us what you think. We’d love to hear from you.
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