Table Of Contents - July 2002

Advocacy: A Win-Win Proposition
What consumer advocacy has done for prosthetics and orthotics is similar to what occurred in the automobile industry in the mid-20th century. It has raised the bar for better technology and higher standards of care.

From the Editor

Amputee Advocacy: What’s Needed?

CMS: Expedite 'Crosswalking' to Prevent Coding Hassles
DC Direct

NegReg: NOMA at Work
DC Direct

Century College O&P Students Form Unique Organization
Education Outlook

A Call to Expand and Improve the Advanced Science Content of O&P Curricula
I propose that the advanced science requirement in O&P curricula should be expanded and the content improved. Education Outlook

Physical Therapy: Schools Take a Hit
O&P is not alone in its concern over declining school enrollment.

AOPA Seminars Offer 20.5 CE Credits
Industry Insight

MCO Closed Provider Panels: Can They Be Opened?
What if you, as an O&P provider, are confronted by managed care organizations' (MCOs') closed provider panels? Cutting Edge

Fabricating a Flexible Brim Socket with a Rigid Distal End
Shop Talk

NegReg: Are Consumers Adequately Represented?
Perspective

Sneak Peek: Fillauer to Offer Innovative Orthotic Technology: SPL Orthotic Knee Joint
Innovations

Consumer Empowerment Grows in Developing Countries
Salute!

Provider Qualification Position Statement
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Negotiated Rulemaking Committee Members
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Competitive Bidding May Affect Up to One-Third of Orthotic Products
From the National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics (NAAOP)

From the Editor
Viewpoints