Websites that offer secure access to one’s medical record, often referred to as patient portals, are increasingly important for physician or and patient communication and routine access to health care information. However, patient portals could widen the gap in health…
Month: April 2015
Össur releases first quarter financial results
Sales in the first quarter of 2015 increased by 6.14% over the same time for Össur, according to recently released financial results. Sales for the quarter were the equivalent of $114 million, compared to $121 in the first quarter of…
Study aims to reduce symptoms of residual, phantom limb pain
Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital has launched a study of cryoablation therapy, a minimally invasive investigational treatment, to relieve symptoms for amputees with residual and phantom limb pain. J. David Prolongo, MD, interventional radiologist and principal investigator of the study, will…
Kevin Carroll honored by National Meningitis Association
Kevin Carroll, MS, CP, FAAOP, vice president of Prosthetics for Hanger Clinic was recently honored with the National Meningitis Association’s Nancy Ford Springer Inspiration Award. The award, received April 27 at the 2015 National Meningitis Association (NMA) “Give Kids a…
Study finds no health drawbacks to veterans’ dual use of VA, Medicare Advantage
In a study that examined quality measures for chronic disease care, veterans who used both Department of Veterans Affairs care and a Medicare Advantage plan during 2008 or 2009 did no better or worse than those who used only Veterans…
Study finds no health drawbacks to veterans’ dual use of VA, Medicare Advantage
In a study that examined quality measures for chronic disease care, veterans who used both Department of Veterans Affairs care and a Medicare Advantage plan during 2008 or 2009 did no better or worse than those who used only Veterans…
David McGill named president of NAAOP
The National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics has selected David McGill as president of its board of directors for the 114th Congress. McGill, who is vice president of Reimbursement and Compliance for Össur Americas, previously served as…
David McGill named president of NAAOP
The National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics has selected David McGill as president of its board of directors for the 114th Congress. McGill, who is vice president of Reimbursement and Compliance for Össur Americas, previously served as…
Study: Work-focused, hospital-based interventions produce similar results for people with neck, back pain
Norwegian researchers found a reduction in pain and disability scores for people in both work-focused and control interventions for people with neck and back pain, according to recently published results. The study of 413 employed people ages 18 years to…
Study:Work-focused, hospital-based interventions produce similar results for people with neck, back pain
Norwegian researchers found a reduction in pain and disability scores for people in both work-focused and control interventions for people with neck and back pain, according to recently published results. The study of 413 employed people ages 18 years to…