Pediatric Orthotics Update
April 2006

Pediatric Orthotics Update

The children you treat change and grow. Is the field growing with them? New materials and new software provide developments, while potential Medicaid cuts are a cause for concern.

By Debbie Conn

Stance Control Orthoses: A Revolution in Orthotic Care

Stance control orthoses have dramatically improved patients' comfort and mobility. Learn the latest about these devices, including the quest for reasonable reimbursement rates.

By Marique Newell

What To Do When Medicare Is a Secondary Payer

You can save yourself time, money and administrative headaches if you understand when to bill Medicare as a secondary payer. Submit your claims to the correct payer by following these guidelines from AOPA staff expert Joe McTernan.

A Strong Offense is the Best Defense

Those in O&P may feel like the profession has a bull's-eye on its chest. AOPA staff expert Walter Gorski explains how sharing what you do every day may help secure your future.