Day: January 1, 2007

Although a majority of Americans are dissatisfied with the current health care system, they remain unlikely to accept comprehensive reform legislation, according to a review of numerous public opinion surveys. Middle-income people in particular, while supporting concepts such as universal…

Amid the ringing slot machines and flurry of gamblers and beach-goers, the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (NJAAOP) held its annual fall meeting Nov. 8-10 in Atlantic City, N.J. The 3-day meeting offered 18.5…

Officials from Langer Inc. announced the resignation of Sara Cormack as vice president and chief financial officer, effective immediately. Cormack resigned for personal reasons but has agreed to remain with the Company through Jan. 5 for a transition period. Langer…

Experts in osseointegration discuss the benefits, risks and latest progress in bone-anchored prostheses.

After a 5-year hiatus following an accident that changed his life, Keith Ragusa returned to skydiving with a new outlook on life and new people beside him for the journey.

Jeffrey Eichhorn, CP, director of orthotics and prosthetics for Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, was invited to the United Nations on Nov. 16, 2006, to preview a new documentary To Walk Without Fear. In addition to attending the event,…

Through a process called muscle reinnervation, a team of leading rehabilitation experts unveils Bionic Arm technology, which allows amputees to control their prostheses with the power of thought.

The deadline for the implementation of National Provider Identifier (NPI) numbers by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is May 23. For claims with dates of service of May 23, only the NPI will be accepted. For the…