You may have heard that Congress changed the way that Medicare determines how much it pays for certain durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) and who can furnish these items. Starting in July 2008, you’ll begin to see the effect of a new Competitive Bidding Program in certain areas of the country. Here’s what you need to know about this new program.

We’re going to put together a list of killer music, products, books, and DVDs. And then we’re going to share them with you here!

Didn’t momma tell you not to play with your toes?

Special education teacher Barb Hartseil was in a serious car accident in late January, and her five students really needed to know she was OK after a nearly two-month absence. Modern technology allayed their fears, with students and teacher using video-conferencing software to see and hear each other.

Unexpected uses for the Wiimote benefit disabled, soldiers, and well, the people who just don’t want to push a vacuum.

Victoria Hollingsworth, a newscaster in the UK, broke her back in a car accident three years ago. During her post-operative care, she learned that many people injured in accidents become homeless due to a lack of insurance funding to modify their existing homes. Victoria is making an effort to raise public awareness regarding the unspoken consequences of becoming disabled in the UK.

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare is searching for qualified tetraplegics to participate in a mobility study regarding mobility using power assist push rim wheelchairs.
Those interested should visit this page for details.

How now brown cow? That’s the question for Wilhelmina, an 8 year old dairy cow who sustained an injury to her cruciate ligament so severe, it would have normally been the end of her. Wilhelmina’s owners though, were willing to allow doctors from Kansas State University to attempt a radical procedure to completely replace her ligament with a fully synthetic material called “Wildcat Power Cord”.

Steers with just a little lean, accelerates with just a couple fingers at up to 25mph over any hard surface. Sure, it’s spendy, but sometimes you just gotta have fun!

DePuy Orthopaedics is searching for qualified arthritis sufferers to participate in a study for their new Mobility™ Total Ankle Control System.