Tag: Custom Orthotics
HP makes inroads in custom orthotics market
October 3, 2018HME News Staff
SAN FRANCISCO - HP has formed a strategic alliance with Go 4-D, a provider of 3D printed medical orthotics, to modernize the process used to create custom orthotics. As part of the alliance, Go 4-D will distribute FitStation powered by HP throughout the North American market. HP's FitStation platform combines 3D foot scanning with gait analysis to create recommendations and 3D printed custom orthotics from a person's unique biomechanics. This will allow Go 4-D to manufacture comfortable, precise...
CMS looks to demote certified orthotic fitters
September 5, 2014Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
WASHINGTON - Stakeholders have sounded off on a CMS proposal that would prohibit certified orthotic fitters (COFs) from providing custom orthotics to Medicare beneficiaries.The proposal states that custom-fitted, prefabricated orthotics may only be dispensed and billed by “individuals with specialized training”—orthotists, physical and occupational therapists, advanced-practice nurses and physicians.“(COFs) will lose their livelihood and Medicare beneficiaries who receive...