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A summer 2026 Harris Poll of 1,514 healthcare workers and 304 healthcare employers found that 81 percent of workers want employer-sponsored education, while only 48 percent of employers offer it. In O&P, where losing one certified prosthetist can reshape patient access across a region, the gap has a specific shape.
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A new FAQ from AOPA breaks down the VA's June 2026 payment overhaul for community-based prosthetic and orthotic care, including what it means for veterans who use non-VA providers.
A University of Pennsylvania feasibility study in 28 children found an adjustable, immediate-fit prosthetic socket matched conventional devices on walking performance, with significantly better scores on ease of adjustment and self-reported improvements in temperature and perspiration control.
When a resort pool lift wasn't working, bilateral amputee Sarah Wall filed a DOJ complaint and received a form letter. What she learned next is a useful guide for anyone navigating the ADA's enforcement gaps.
An AOPA session in Las Vegas found socket loosening and volume fluctuation are the top care challenges when prosthetic users start rapid weight loss medications. If you wear a prosthesis and are taking or considering a GLP-1 drug, here is what to expect and what to tell your prosthetist.
O&P assistants, technicians, and pedorthists can apply for up to $2,000 to cover a national conference. The award targets a tier of the workforce that rarely has dedicated funding for continuing education.
The Japan-funded UNIDO prosthetics project held its first technology showcase in Abuja this week. The numbers are more specific than the launch announcement was, and so are the unanswered questions.
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