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From the Editor: Plan Now for a Great 2004 Your O&P EDGE team is looking forward to 2004:
Exciting and challenging times are ahead for the O&P and allied
rehab professions, and we look forward to keeping you abreast of
the latest happenings and what they mean for you.
2003 was a year of technological advances, reimbursement issues,
big legislative battles and changes, and strides forward in O&P
education. What will 2004 bring? Time will tell, but one thing we
can be reasonably sure of: there will be more challenges facing the
field in terms of legislative and reimbursement issues. Plus, there
will be the more positive challenges of new technology and clinical
research findings. However, meeting both these positive and
negative challenges provides an opportunity to hone clinical and
business skills--and to grow both professionally and personally.
"Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors," says an African
proverb.
One way to meet the challenges is to reflect on the big
picture--"where have I been; where am I now; where do I want to
be?"--and "how do I get there?" Then, take the time to create a
plan. In his September 2003 "Perspective" article, Randy
Schmitke, CPA, MBA, suggested scheduling several hours on a given
day or a quiet Saturday morning at the office to consider if your
practice or company is heading where you want it to go. Writing
down specific goals and strategies to achieve them can help create
the plan, which can be communicated to the staff to help the entire
company pull in the same direction.
What will happen in 2004? Part of the answer lies with every one
of us. Happy sailing!
Table Of Contents - January 2004
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