Mobility Saves Campaign Video

Recently, the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association and Amputee Coalition partnered to conduct a comprehensive patient care cost-effectiveness study related to the delivery of orthotic-prosthetic care across the USA.

Findings from the Dobson-DaVanzo study revealed patients who received orthotic or prosthetic services had lower or comparable Medicare costs than patients who need, but did not receive services. This insight reveals that, despite efforts amongst payer organizations to reduce funding for orthotic, prosthetic, and rehabilitation devices in an effort to reduce total healthcare expenses, the timely and adequate delivery of O&P intervention actually saves money and, most importantly, SAVES LIVES.

Watch the recently released Mobility Saves campaign video for more information about this study. We encourage you to take action by contacting your local representatives to request their support for O&P legislation aimed at ensuring adequate coverage for orthotic-prosthetic healthcare.

 

For more information about the Dobson-DaVanzo Study, please visit: http://www.aopanet.org/legislative-regulatory/new-dobson-davanzo-study/

Skin Breakdown Prevention Presentation

If you’re an orthotist, prosthetist, technician, facility owner, or student, we hope you’re making plans to attend the 2014 American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) National Assembly, September 4-7th in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year’s meeting is already expected to be one of the biggest in AOPA history; hosted at the stunning Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino.

If you’re attending, be sure to stop by the Product Preview Theater in the Exhibit Hall Friday, September 5th at 2:10 for the educational and clinical session “Presentation of a New Intervention for the Management of Skin Breakdown for Amputees“, presented by Charles Kuffel, MSM, CPO, FAAOP and Kevin Hines, CPO of Arise Orthotics & Prosthetics (Blaine, MN USA).

In this session, you’ll learn about the all-new GlideWear® Prosthetic Liner Patch from Tamarack Habilitation Technologies, Inc.; a breakthrough in skin breakdown relief and prevention for amputees. Kuffel and Hines will present numerous case studies detailing the efficacy of GlideWear as a tool to provide immediate comfort and lasting protection for lower-limb amputees.

The GlideWear Prosthetic Liner Patch is available to healthcare professionals from O&P suppliers worldwide. Consumers can purchase GlideWear online from Amputee Supplies and Ithaca Sports.

While browsing the exhibit hall, be sure to stop by booth 1142 to see what’s new from Tamarack. We hope to see you in Las Vegas!

For more information about the AOPA National Assembly, visit http://www.aopanet.org/education/2014-assembly/