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New Medicare coverage for lymphedema compression garments

Posted by SPS on Feb 19, 2024 10:48:55 AM

The recent enactment of the Lymphedema Treatment Act (LTA) by Congress in late 2022 mandates Medicare coverage of supply items for lymphedema patients encompassing compression garments and bandaging supplies, with coverage starting on January 1, 2024. Since the inception of the LTA in 2010, the medi® team has played a pivotal role in the passage of the bill and advising the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) through the United States Medical Compression Advocacy group to formulate coverage and fee schedules. 

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The Clinical Minute: Knit-Rite Torso-Interface Line Overview

Posted by SPS on Nov 14, 2023 12:47:59 PM

In this episode of The Clinical Minute, Senior Clinical Education Specialist Liz Hillen, M.Ed., CPO, LPO, explore a clinical solution that prioritizes comfort and compliance for patients who require a spinal orthosis—the Torso-Interface by Knit-Rite. 

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Knit-Rite’s Seamless AFO Socks Provide Comfort for Children and Adults

Posted by SPS on Nov 1, 2023 9:43:07 AM

Knit-Rite’s SmartKnit Seamless AFO Socks are made with a unique process, similar to the way a caterpillar spins its cocoon – starting at the toe and circling upwards. These socks provide a seamless, wrinkle-free fit, like a second layer of skin, offering comfort for patients who wear Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs). “I ordered the Knit-Rite AFO socks for my husband as he has a partial foot amputation. They are great quality, very soft and exactly what he needed.” Knit-Rite customer Kathi B. said. 

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The Clinical Minute: Knit-Rite SmartKnit and Core-Spun AFO Socks Overview

Posted by SPS on Sep 25, 2023 10:58:14 AM

In the latest edition of The Clinical Minute, Senior Clinical Education Specialist Liz Hillen, M.Ed., CPO, LPO, provides a quick overview of the Knit-Rite SmartKnit and Core-Spun by Therafirm AFO socks.

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The Clinical Minute: Trulife Matrix AFO Family Overview

Posted by SPS on Jun 16, 2023 1:02:47 PM

Senior Clinical Education Specialist Liz Hillen, M.Ed., CPO, LPO, provides a quick overview of the Trulife Matrix AFO family. Matrix AFOs are manufactured from advanced composite materials and are designed to promote dynamic walking in patients with drop foot. Watch the video or read on to explore the Matrix AFO Family of products.

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The Clinical Minute: Trulife FH400 Matrix Pace AFO Overview

Posted by SPS on May 31, 2023 8:40:49 AM

Senior Clinical Education Specialist Liz Hillen, M.Ed., CPO, LPO, provides a quick overview of the Trulife FH400 Matrix Pace AFO. Read on to learn about how the Matrix Pace offers comfort, durability, and style. 

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The Clinical Minute: medi USA Spinomed Overview and Features

Posted by SPS on Nov 7, 2022 10:20:50 AM

In this episode of The Clinical Minute, SPS Senior Clinical Education Specialist Liz Hillen, M.Ed, CPO, LPO, provides a quick overview of the medi USA Spinomed.

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The Clinical Minute: Thuasne USA SLEEQ TLSO Series Overview & Features

Posted by SPS on Nov 1, 2022 11:42:20 AM

Thuasne USA’s Director of Clinical Education Jak Kesselring, CO, MSPO, joins SPS Senior Clinical Education Specialist Liz Hillen, M.Ed, CPO, LPO, on The Clinical Minute to talk about the SLEEQ TLSO series from the most flexible to the most rigid.

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The Clinical Minute: Trulife Lerman Minerva Overview

Posted by SPS on Oct 25, 2022 11:07:09 AM

The Trulife Lerman Minerva cervical orthosis is an exceptional option for stabilizing the cervical spine and upper thoracic spine after injury or surgery. In this episode of The Clinical Minute, SPS Senior Clinical Education Specialist Liz Hillen, M.Ed, CPO, LPO, provides a quick overview of the Lerman Minerva.

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Bariatric Prosthesis Options Available for Patients 350 lbs and Above

Posted by SPS on Oct 18, 2022 3:09:52 PM

For non-disabled individuals, obesity can be caused by weight cycling, stress, social discrimination, eating-disordered behavior, poverty, and a list of other factors. The extra weight can add a great deal of stress on the body and the mind. Obese individuals struggle with social stigma, inappropriate humor, and perceived and actual discrimination, which can culminate in healthcare avoidance. This is alarming for many reasons, but especially because the obese population is more prone to complications like diabetes and vascular disease that can then lead to amputations.

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