Research

Surprising Findings of Removable Rigid Dressings for Postoperative Management with Jim Reichmann, MBA, MPH
August 19, 2024
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Surprising Findings of Removable Rigid Dressings for Postoperative Management with Jim Reichmann, MBA, MPH

In this episode of The O&P Check-in: an SPS Podcast, we spoke with Jim Reichmann, MBA, MPH, about the evidence surrounding amputee postoperative care. 

SPS Trends Survey 2022: Prior Authorization & PDAC Changes in O&P
July 28, 2022
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SPS Trends Survey 2022: Prior Authorization & PDAC Changes in O&P

Prior authorization (PA) helps Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) suppliers ensure that Medicare coverage, payment, and coding rules are met before DMEPOS items are delivered. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule on December 30, 2015, that would establish prior authorization for DMEPOS items. The ruling was made to saf...
January 28, 2022
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SAFE-AMP 1: Microprocessor Knee Technology Reduces Odds of Incurring an Injurious Fall for Individuals with Diabetic/Dysvascular Amputation

Hanger Institute recently published the results of Stability and Falls Evaluation after AMPutation (SAFE-AMP), which focused on microprocessor-controlled knee technology for diabetic and dysvascular patients with above-knee amputations. The study was published in Assisted Technology Journal, and was conducted by members of Hanger Clinic's Clinical and Scientific Affairs Department: Shan...