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AOPA Medicare Compliance CD-ROM
One of the best business programs was the workshop where AOPA unveiled their latest CD-ROM, a complete do-it-yourself compliance program in response to the recent Office of the Inspector General investigation of Medicare. I happened to serve on the Committee that produced this program, and can promise you it will save the interested facility hundreds of hours compared to trying to understand the government's recommendations on your own.
Charles Pritham CPO did a yeoman's job of incorporating recommendations from AOPA members who have already developed their own compliance programs. Brian Gustin CP was also a driving force and freely shared examples from his facility in Green Bay, Wisconsin, while Mike O'Donnell CPO [who authored the AOPA "Electronic Illustrated Guide to L-Codes"] contributed chart audit and other implementation forms. Kathy Dodson reviewed the entire project from her perspective as a Medicare expert, and made certain that each sub-point of the official OIG recommendations had been addressed.
Contact AOPA at info@aopanet.org for details on ordering this disc. It includes the entire text of the OIG report, all of the government's recommendations, a sample Policies and Procedures Manual, and even a PowerPoint presentation to help introduce the concept to facility staff. And, Charlie has created hyperlinks between all the pertinent parts of these various documents so you can quickly jump back and forth between them without getting lost, or having a mound of paperwork cluttering your desk. AOPA is to be commended for taking a pro-active stand on this issue, and producing yet another practical aid to help today's practices cope with the changing business environment.
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motorcycling across Europe
I'm interested in riding my Harley across Europe so if anyone knows how I can get in touch with Jen Smith, her Dad or others that have made a similar trip, I'd appreciate the info. Thanks
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Re: motorcycling across Europe
Jen is now married so her last name had changed. You can email her at jeibert@ossur.com. --John Michael CPO
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GII Kafo
I have recently been fitted in a GII KAFO for suspension only. I have no ACL, MCL instability, medial OA and some muscle deterioration from 5 years on crutches but am otherwise functional. I can't use the brace because I'm walking slightl... read more
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Keyboarding
What is a special purpse? what's realy the point of it
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Re: Keyboarding
Most terminal devices used in North America are multipurpose tool handling devices. The amputee stabilizes a knife, or a fork, or a file, or a saw inside the hook fingers to perform a specific task. The TAD components, in contrast, are mo... read more
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Jen Smith
Hi JMike,
I enjoyed your article about Jen Smith's motorcycle trip across Europe. I am a member of Wind and Fire in Illinois. We are a new chapter located in and around the City of Naperville. Although I have not had the pleasure of mee... read more
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Re: Jen Smith
Thanks Mike- Glad to hear that you continue to serve as an active Fire Fighter with your prosthesis. --John Michael CPO
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KAFO
I have worn a KAFO since 1948, I am quite active. My left leg is totally paralized from the hip down, with no hip muscles helping the situation. I have used a bale lock at the knee since the late 50's. I also have a free knee K... read more
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Re: KAFO
Your thoughts are good ones, and many of us share those notions. But, the engineers tell me that it is far more difficult to make a stance control orthotic knee joint than to make an equivalent prosthetic knee. Orthoses require joints tha... read more
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Re: KAFO
Horton's knee joint is now available in the US, and the orthotist training courses are underway. They post a list of Qualified orthotists at www.stancecontrol.com, so you may find someone in your area who your could talk to in person to le... read more
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Re: Re: KAFO
I wear a KAFO leg brace(old polio) my orthatist tells me there is a new smart knee brace that will eliminate the need for a knee lock. this is wonderful news. He has been to the seminare & thinks I will be a canidate for it. Is it true tha... read more
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Upper limb articles, assistance
Dear John,
Hello! You may or may not know that I left Hanger to pursue upper extremity prosthetic consulting in February of this year. I have been somewhat quiet due to a non-compete agreement with them that is due to expire shortly.
I ... read more
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Re: Upper limb articles, assistance
Hello Randall,
My husband became an amputee 9-26-2000 as the result of a train derailment. There was alot more to it than thatthe conductor with him was killed. Dennis, my husband, suffered a shoulder disarticulation. So there are many... read more
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- Randall Alley 3/11/2003
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