2006 O&P Almanac Articles Index
Photocopies of articles are $1 per page. Professional color and
black-and-white reprints are available; prices vary depending on the
size and specifications of the request. For more information or to
place an order, contact AOPA at (571) 431-0876, ext. 231 or almanac@AOPAnet.org.
Please have the name of the article, the issue month, date and page
numbers ready when you call.
Gorski, Walter. “A Big Year Looms With Medicare.” February 2006, p. 26.
Gorski, Walter. “A Closer Look at Competitive Bidding.” July 2006, p. 26.
Gorski, Walter. “A Strong Offense is the Best Defense.” April 2006, p. 28.
Gorski, Walter. “Clarify Your Credentials to Stay Ahead.” December 2006, p. 24.
Gorski, Walter. “Getting Involved in the Politics of O&P.” June 2006, p. 32.
Gorski, Walter. “Handicapping the 2006 Congressional Elections.” May 2006, p. 24.
Gorski, Walter. “It’s Time for O&P to Receive A Raise.” August 2006, p. 24.
Gorski, Walter. “Medicare Drastically Revises Quality Standards.” October 2006, p. 32.
Gorski, Walter. “O&P PAC Hosts Key Legislators.” September 2006, p. 22.
Gorski, Walter. “Personal Responsibility: The Key to O&P’s Future.” November 2006, p. 24.
Gorski, Walter. “Reducing Fraud With More Stringent Medicare Standards.” December 2005/January 2006, p. 22.
Gorski, Walter. “Scandals in Washington Create Opportunity for O&P.” March 2006, p. 30.
Marketing 101
Mansfield, Elizabeth. “Good Partners to Grow Your Business.” March 2006, p. 34.
Mansfield, Elizabeth. “Let Your Software Show You The Money.” May 2006, p. 28.
Mansfield, Elizabeth. “Marketing With A Punch.” August 2006, p. 30.
Mansfield, Elizabeth. “’Tis the Season for Secret Shopping.” December 2005/January 2006, p. 26.
Mansfield, Elizabeth. “Where’s Your Fireplace Butler?” October 2006, p. 40.
Reimbursement Page
Dodson, Kathy. “Competitive Bidding Payment Rules.” August 2006, p. 20.
Dodson, Kathy. “Medicare Standards, Old and New.” May 2006, p. 20.
Dodson, Kathy. “Meeting Medicare’s New Quality Standards.” November 2006, p. 20.
Dodson, Kathy. “The Changing Medicare Landscape.” February 2005, p. 22.
McTernan, Joe. “No Denying It: Get Your Medicare Claims Paid The First Time.” July 2006, p. 22.
McTernan, Joe. “SNF Payments Explained.” December 2005/January 2006, p. 20.
McTernan, Joe. “Stay Squeaky Clean: Avoid Medicare Fraud and Abuse.” October 2006, p. 26.
McTernan, Joe. “What to Do When Medicare is a Secondary Payer.” April 2006, p. 24.
Torsch, Virginia. “Code Correctly and Get Paid: AFOs and KAFOs.” March 2006, p. 26.
Torsch, Virginia. “Code Correctly and Get Paid: Lower Limb Prostheses.” June 2006, p. 26.
Torsch, Virginia. “Code Correctly and Get Paid: Orthopedic and Diabetic Shoes.” September 2006, p. 18.
Torsch, Virginia. “Code Correctly and Get Paid: Spinal Orthoses.” December 2006, p. 20.
Technician’s Corner
Hill, Steve, BOCO, CO. “Bending in Midair.” December 2005/January 2006, p. 24.
Hill, Steve, BOCO, CO. “Keeping It Together.” November 2006, p. 26.
Hill, Steve, BOCO, CO. “Making Braces Beautiful.” December 2006, p. 26.
Hill, Steve, BOCO, CO. “OPTA Creates Stellar Technician’s Program in Chicago.” April 2006, p. 30.
Hill, Steve, BOCO, CO. “Removable Foam Liners: A Sticky Situation.” May 2006, p. 26.
Hill, Steve, BOCO, CO. “Slotting Plastic to Strap A Brace.” August 2006, p. 28.
Hill, Steve, BOCO, CO. “The Art of Sureform Control.” June 2006, p. 38.
Hill, Steve, BOCO, CO. “The Most Productive O&P Lab.” February 2006, p. 28.
Hill, Steve, BOCO, CO. “Top Ten Mistakes Technicians Make.” October 2006, p. 36.
Hill, Steve, BOCO, CO. “Vermiculite and Asbestos?” March 2006, p. 32.
Lebbad, L. Vincent, RTP. “How to Replace a Lost Pelite-Type Liner.” April 2006, p. 30.
Mattson, Greg, RTPO. “Get That Clutter Out of Your Lab.” July 2006, p. 30.
Mattson, Greg, RTPO. “Increase Your Profits By Talking.” September 2006, p. 26.
“AOPA Continues to Battle CMS Over Shoe Inserts.” November 2006, p. 12.
“AOPA Creates Online O&P Product Resource.” April 2006, p. 10.
“AOPA Fights to Overturn Coding Proposal.” September 2006, p. 12.
“AOPA Helps Prevent Further Payment Freezes for O&P.” December 2005/January 2006, p. 10.
“AOPA Identifies 120 Changed HCPCS Codes for 2006.” February 2006, p. 10.
“AOPA Keeps Tabs on CMS.” March 2006, p. 12.
“AOPA Represents O&P at CMS Code Application Meeting.” June 2006, p. 14.
“AOPA Works to Change ‘Useful Lifetime’ For Orthoses.” October 2006, p. 16.
“AOPA Works to Resolve SNF Billing Issues.” December 2006, p. 12.
“More for Pedorthists at the Assembly.” July 2006, p. 12.
“O&P Job Board Provides Opportunities For All.” May 2006, p. 12.
“Volunteers Offer Professional Insight Into Success in O&P.” August 2006, p. 12.
Glad You Asked
“About Careers: Would You Recommend a Career in the O&P Profession?” December 2005/January 2006, p. 72.
“About Fabrication: Should Fabrication Be Done in the Facility or Given to a Central Fabrication Center?” February 2006, p. 72.
“About Geriatrics: Are There Certain Products That Help With Issues Common to Elderly Patients?” August 2006, p. 72.
“About New Products: How Do You Find Out About New Products?” September 2006, p. 96.
“About Orthotics: How Much of Your Practice is Fitting Off-The-Shelf or Prefabricated Orthoses?” July 2006, 88.
“About Orthotics: What Lower-Limb Orthosis Do You Think Is the Most Effective, and Why?” April 2006, p. 72.
“About Product Returns: How Do You Handle Product Returns?” June 2006, p. 116.
“About Products For Extreme Conditions: How Do You Help Patients Deal With Extreme Environments or Weather Conditions?” October 2006, p. 108.
“About Products: Which Product on the Market Needs the Most Improvement?” March 2006, p. 86.
“About Referrals: How Do You Find and Keep Referral Sources?” December 2006, p. 64.
“About Software: What Do You Like About the Software You Use?” May 2006, p. 64.
“About Working With Doctors: What Do You Do If You Disagree With A Doctor’s Prescription?” November 2006, p. 80.
Letter to the Editor
Cornell, Ken, CO, FAAOP. June 2006, p. 16.
Michael, John W., M.Ed., CPO/L. February 2006, p. 12.
Verhoff, Mike. April 2006, p. 12.
McTernan, Joe. “Answers From AOPA Reimbursement and Compliance Experts.” February 2006, p. 42.
McTernan, Joe. “Common CodingPro Questions.” June 2006, p. 40.
McTernan, Joe. “Common Questions on Billing Shoes.” September 2006, p. 30.
Torsch, Virginia. “Avoiding Medicare Fraud.” October 2006, p. 48.
Torsch, Virginia. “Answers From AOPA Reimbursement and Compliance Experts.” March 2006, p. 38.
Assembly
“2006 National Assembly Preliminary Program.” July 2006, p. 38.
“2006 Product Showcase.” September 2006, p. 42.
“Exhibitor Directory.” September 2006, p. 52.
“Five Days to Clinical Know-How and Better Business Performance.” August 2006, p. 42.
Fernandez, Kim. “2006 National Assembly Takes Center Stage in Hollywood, Florida.” June 2006, p. 84.
Napoli, Denise. “AOPA Mock Trial: Your Best Defense Against Liability Lawsuits.” September 2006, p. 74.
Napoli, Denise. “Scenes From Hollywood, Florida.” November 2006, p. 7.
Business
Banks, Brian. “Avoiding the 80 Percent Failure Rate.” December 2006, p. 30.
Brannock, Steve. “Insurance Contracts: Can O&P Even Up The Odds?” March 2006, p. 54.
Conn, Deborah. “Building the Ideal O&P Facility.” February 2006, p. 34.
Conn, Deborah. “Creating The Electronic Office: An Overview of O&P-Business Software, Part I.” May 2006, p. 30.
Conn, Deborah. “Creating The Electronic Office: An Overview of O&P-Business Software, Part II.” June 2006, p. 46.
Fernandez, Kim. “Manage the Cash Flow Challenge.” December 2006, p. 32.
Fernandez, Kim. “When Employees Steal.” June 2006, p. 90.
Glassman, Tom, Esq. “Charting the Dangerous Waters of Patient Lawsuits.” October 2006, p. 56.
Morris, Rob. “Patient Financing Helps to Support Optimal Care.” July 2006, p. 34.
Napoli, Denise. “Making A Difference: Tips For Volunteering and Donating in O&P.” October 2006, p. 66.
Napoli, Denise. “The Relationship Business.” October 2006, p. 52.
Newell, Marique. “Media Spotlight Shines on O&P.” March 2006, p. 48.
Wilson, Tyler. “One for All: A New Alliance Forms.” March 2006, p. 42.
Geriatrics
Conn, Deborah. “Geriatric O&P: A Booming Field.” August 2006, p. 34.
HR Solutions
Ginn, Charles. “Help Employees Build Your Business.” October 2006, p. 44.
Groves, Mark. “Workplace Safety: Ease Your Burdens.” February 2005, p. 30.
“Seven Common Hiring Mistakes—And How To Avoid Them.” August 2006, p. 32.
Industry Profiles
Conn, Deborah. “O&P Inventors: Bringing Bright Ideas to Market.” September 2006, p. 7.
Conn, Deborah; Fernandez, Kim; Newell, Marique. “Young Professionals Take the Reins of O&P.” December 2005/January 2006, p. 28.
Farquhason, Ron. “Fulfilling the Needs of the End User.” March 2006, p. 36.
Gustin, Brian, CP. “One Owner’s View of the Best O&P Practice.” February 2005, p. 44.
Moore, Marlon , CO. “Key Questions to Answer Before Opening Your Business.” March 2006, p. 40.
Napoli, Denise. “AOPA Wants You: AOPA’s New President is O&P’s Uncle Sam.” December 2006, p. 38.
Newell, Marique. “Leading By Example: AOPA’s 2006 President Walter Racette, CPO.” December 2005/January 2006, p. 38.
Orthotics
Newell, Marique. “Stance Control Orthoses: A Revolution in Orthotic Care.” April 2006, p. 42.
Pediatrics
Conn, Deborah. “Pediatric Orthotics Update.” April 2006, p. 32.
Pedorthics
Napoli, Denise. “Many O&P Facilities Are Hiring C.Peds—Should You?” November 2006, p. 32.
Zernich, Gordon, CP, BOCP. “Accommodating Patients With Charcot Foot.” June 2006, p. 42.
“Buyer’s Guide to Foot Care.” November 2006, p. 38.
“O&P Buyer’s Guide 2006.” June 2006, p. 56.
“Product Index.” June 2006, p. 72.
“Supplier Telephone Directory.” June 2006, p. 76.
Code Update
“2006 HCPCS Codes Effective Immediately.” December 2005/January 2006, p. 42.
COLUMNS
From The HillGorski, Walter. “A Big Year Looms With Medicare.” February 2006, p. 26.
Gorski, Walter. “A Closer Look at Competitive Bidding.” July 2006, p. 26.
Gorski, Walter. “A Strong Offense is the Best Defense.” April 2006, p. 28.
Gorski, Walter. “Clarify Your Credentials to Stay Ahead.” December 2006, p. 24.
Gorski, Walter. “Getting Involved in the Politics of O&P.” June 2006, p. 32.
Gorski, Walter. “Handicapping the 2006 Congressional Elections.” May 2006, p. 24.
Gorski, Walter. “It’s Time for O&P to Receive A Raise.” August 2006, p. 24.
Gorski, Walter. “Medicare Drastically Revises Quality Standards.” October 2006, p. 32.
Gorski, Walter. “O&P PAC Hosts Key Legislators.” September 2006, p. 22.
Gorski, Walter. “Personal Responsibility: The Key to O&P’s Future.” November 2006, p. 24.
Gorski, Walter. “Reducing Fraud With More Stringent Medicare Standards.” December 2005/January 2006, p. 22.
Gorski, Walter. “Scandals in Washington Create Opportunity for O&P.” March 2006, p. 30.
Marketing 101
Mansfield, Elizabeth. “Good Partners to Grow Your Business.” March 2006, p. 34.
Mansfield, Elizabeth. “Let Your Software Show You The Money.” May 2006, p. 28.
Mansfield, Elizabeth. “Marketing With A Punch.” August 2006, p. 30.
Mansfield, Elizabeth. “’Tis the Season for Secret Shopping.” December 2005/January 2006, p. 26.
Mansfield, Elizabeth. “Where’s Your Fireplace Butler?” October 2006, p. 40.
Reimbursement Page
Dodson, Kathy. “Competitive Bidding Payment Rules.” August 2006, p. 20.
Dodson, Kathy. “Medicare Standards, Old and New.” May 2006, p. 20.
Dodson, Kathy. “Meeting Medicare’s New Quality Standards.” November 2006, p. 20.
Dodson, Kathy. “The Changing Medicare Landscape.” February 2005, p. 22.
McTernan, Joe. “No Denying It: Get Your Medicare Claims Paid The First Time.” July 2006, p. 22.
McTernan, Joe. “SNF Payments Explained.” December 2005/January 2006, p. 20.
McTernan, Joe. “Stay Squeaky Clean: Avoid Medicare Fraud and Abuse.” October 2006, p. 26.
McTernan, Joe. “What to Do When Medicare is a Secondary Payer.” April 2006, p. 24.
Torsch, Virginia. “Code Correctly and Get Paid: AFOs and KAFOs.” March 2006, p. 26.
Torsch, Virginia. “Code Correctly and Get Paid: Lower Limb Prostheses.” June 2006, p. 26.
Torsch, Virginia. “Code Correctly and Get Paid: Orthopedic and Diabetic Shoes.” September 2006, p. 18.
Torsch, Virginia. “Code Correctly and Get Paid: Spinal Orthoses.” December 2006, p. 20.
Technician’s Corner
Hill, Steve, BOCO, CO. “Bending in Midair.” December 2005/January 2006, p. 24.
Hill, Steve, BOCO, CO. “Keeping It Together.” November 2006, p. 26.
Hill, Steve, BOCO, CO. “Making Braces Beautiful.” December 2006, p. 26.
Hill, Steve, BOCO, CO. “OPTA Creates Stellar Technician’s Program in Chicago.” April 2006, p. 30.
Hill, Steve, BOCO, CO. “Removable Foam Liners: A Sticky Situation.” May 2006, p. 26.
Hill, Steve, BOCO, CO. “Slotting Plastic to Strap A Brace.” August 2006, p. 28.
Hill, Steve, BOCO, CO. “The Art of Sureform Control.” June 2006, p. 38.
Hill, Steve, BOCO, CO. “The Most Productive O&P Lab.” February 2006, p. 28.
Hill, Steve, BOCO, CO. “Top Ten Mistakes Technicians Make.” October 2006, p. 36.
Hill, Steve, BOCO, CO. “Vermiculite and Asbestos?” March 2006, p. 32.
Lebbad, L. Vincent, RTP. “How to Replace a Lost Pelite-Type Liner.” April 2006, p. 30.
Mattson, Greg, RTPO. “Get That Clutter Out of Your Lab.” July 2006, p. 30.
Mattson, Greg, RTPO. “Increase Your Profits By Talking.” September 2006, p. 26.
DEPARTMENTS
AOPA Working For You“AOPA Continues to Battle CMS Over Shoe Inserts.” November 2006, p. 12.
“AOPA Creates Online O&P Product Resource.” April 2006, p. 10.
“AOPA Fights to Overturn Coding Proposal.” September 2006, p. 12.
“AOPA Helps Prevent Further Payment Freezes for O&P.” December 2005/January 2006, p. 10.
“AOPA Identifies 120 Changed HCPCS Codes for 2006.” February 2006, p. 10.
“AOPA Keeps Tabs on CMS.” March 2006, p. 12.
“AOPA Represents O&P at CMS Code Application Meeting.” June 2006, p. 14.
“AOPA Works to Change ‘Useful Lifetime’ For Orthoses.” October 2006, p. 16.
“AOPA Works to Resolve SNF Billing Issues.” December 2006, p. 12.
“More for Pedorthists at the Assembly.” July 2006, p. 12.
“O&P Job Board Provides Opportunities For All.” May 2006, p. 12.
“Volunteers Offer Professional Insight Into Success in O&P.” August 2006, p. 12.
Glad You Asked
“About Careers: Would You Recommend a Career in the O&P Profession?” December 2005/January 2006, p. 72.
“About Fabrication: Should Fabrication Be Done in the Facility or Given to a Central Fabrication Center?” February 2006, p. 72.
“About Geriatrics: Are There Certain Products That Help With Issues Common to Elderly Patients?” August 2006, p. 72.
“About New Products: How Do You Find Out About New Products?” September 2006, p. 96.
“About Orthotics: How Much of Your Practice is Fitting Off-The-Shelf or Prefabricated Orthoses?” July 2006, 88.
“About Orthotics: What Lower-Limb Orthosis Do You Think Is the Most Effective, and Why?” April 2006, p. 72.
“About Product Returns: How Do You Handle Product Returns?” June 2006, p. 116.
“About Products For Extreme Conditions: How Do You Help Patients Deal With Extreme Environments or Weather Conditions?” October 2006, p. 108.
“About Products: Which Product on the Market Needs the Most Improvement?” March 2006, p. 86.
“About Referrals: How Do You Find and Keep Referral Sources?” December 2006, p. 64.
“About Software: What Do You Like About the Software You Use?” May 2006, p. 64.
“About Working With Doctors: What Do You Do If You Disagree With A Doctor’s Prescription?” November 2006, p. 80.
Letter to the Editor
Cornell, Ken, CO, FAAOP. June 2006, p. 16.
Michael, John W., M.Ed., CPO/L. February 2006, p. 12.
Verhoff, Mike. April 2006, p. 12.
FEATURES
Ask the AOPA ExpertMcTernan, Joe. “Answers From AOPA Reimbursement and Compliance Experts.” February 2006, p. 42.
McTernan, Joe. “Common CodingPro Questions.” June 2006, p. 40.
McTernan, Joe. “Common Questions on Billing Shoes.” September 2006, p. 30.
Torsch, Virginia. “Avoiding Medicare Fraud.” October 2006, p. 48.
Torsch, Virginia. “Answers From AOPA Reimbursement and Compliance Experts.” March 2006, p. 38.
Assembly
“2006 National Assembly Preliminary Program.” July 2006, p. 38.
“2006 Product Showcase.” September 2006, p. 42.
“Exhibitor Directory.” September 2006, p. 52.
“Five Days to Clinical Know-How and Better Business Performance.” August 2006, p. 42.
Fernandez, Kim. “2006 National Assembly Takes Center Stage in Hollywood, Florida.” June 2006, p. 84.
Napoli, Denise. “AOPA Mock Trial: Your Best Defense Against Liability Lawsuits.” September 2006, p. 74.
Napoli, Denise. “Scenes From Hollywood, Florida.” November 2006, p. 7.
Business
Banks, Brian. “Avoiding the 80 Percent Failure Rate.” December 2006, p. 30.
Brannock, Steve. “Insurance Contracts: Can O&P Even Up The Odds?” March 2006, p. 54.
Conn, Deborah. “Building the Ideal O&P Facility.” February 2006, p. 34.
Conn, Deborah. “Creating The Electronic Office: An Overview of O&P-Business Software, Part I.” May 2006, p. 30.
Conn, Deborah. “Creating The Electronic Office: An Overview of O&P-Business Software, Part II.” June 2006, p. 46.
Fernandez, Kim. “Manage the Cash Flow Challenge.” December 2006, p. 32.
Fernandez, Kim. “When Employees Steal.” June 2006, p. 90.
Glassman, Tom, Esq. “Charting the Dangerous Waters of Patient Lawsuits.” October 2006, p. 56.
Morris, Rob. “Patient Financing Helps to Support Optimal Care.” July 2006, p. 34.
Napoli, Denise. “Making A Difference: Tips For Volunteering and Donating in O&P.” October 2006, p. 66.
Napoli, Denise. “The Relationship Business.” October 2006, p. 52.
Newell, Marique. “Media Spotlight Shines on O&P.” March 2006, p. 48.
Wilson, Tyler. “One for All: A New Alliance Forms.” March 2006, p. 42.
Geriatrics
Conn, Deborah. “Geriatric O&P: A Booming Field.” August 2006, p. 34.
HR Solutions
Ginn, Charles. “Help Employees Build Your Business.” October 2006, p. 44.
Groves, Mark. “Workplace Safety: Ease Your Burdens.” February 2005, p. 30.
“Seven Common Hiring Mistakes—And How To Avoid Them.” August 2006, p. 32.
Industry Profiles
Conn, Deborah. “O&P Inventors: Bringing Bright Ideas to Market.” September 2006, p. 7.
Conn, Deborah; Fernandez, Kim; Newell, Marique. “Young Professionals Take the Reins of O&P.” December 2005/January 2006, p. 28.
Farquhason, Ron. “Fulfilling the Needs of the End User.” March 2006, p. 36.
Gustin, Brian, CP. “One Owner’s View of the Best O&P Practice.” February 2005, p. 44.
Moore, Marlon , CO. “Key Questions to Answer Before Opening Your Business.” March 2006, p. 40.
Napoli, Denise. “AOPA Wants You: AOPA’s New President is O&P’s Uncle Sam.” December 2006, p. 38.
Newell, Marique. “Leading By Example: AOPA’s 2006 President Walter Racette, CPO.” December 2005/January 2006, p. 38.
Orthotics
Newell, Marique. “Stance Control Orthoses: A Revolution in Orthotic Care.” April 2006, p. 42.
Pediatrics
Conn, Deborah. “Pediatric Orthotics Update.” April 2006, p. 32.
Pedorthics
Napoli, Denise. “Many O&P Facilities Are Hiring C.Peds—Should You?” November 2006, p. 32.
Zernich, Gordon, CP, BOCP. “Accommodating Patients With Charcot Foot.” June 2006, p. 42.
SPECIAL EDITIONS
Buyer’s Guides“Buyer’s Guide to Foot Care.” November 2006, p. 38.
“O&P Buyer’s Guide 2006.” June 2006, p. 56.
“Product Index.” June 2006, p. 72.
“Supplier Telephone Directory.” June 2006, p. 76.
Code Update
“2006 HCPCS Codes Effective Immediately.” December 2005/January 2006, p. 42.
