Clinical Indications for Prosthetic Prescription: A Doctor’s Guide

Prescribing a prosthesis is not just about replacing a missing limb. It is about deciding when, why, and how a patient can safely return to daily life with confidence and dignity. For doctors, this decision sits at the crossroads of healing, function, and long-term outcomes. A clear understanding of clinical indications helps ensure that the […]
Crafting the Business Case to Your Medical Board: Prosthetic Service Line Economics

A prosthetic service line can change lives, but to a medical board, change must also make sense on paper. Boards look for clarity, safety, and value. They want to know how many patients will benefit, how care quality will improve, and how costs and returns will balance over time. A strong business case does not […]
Building an Internal ROI Dashboard: AMP/TUG/6MWT → Cost Savings (For Hospitals)

Hospitals want one thing from every program they run: clear results that help patients and also make smart use of money. The best way to do that is to measure what matters, show it on a simple screen, and tie each change to real costs saved. In rehab and orthopedics, we already track strong clinical […]
Real-World Evidence to Support Cost-Effectiveness Claims: Clinician Documentation Tips

Doctors are often asked to justify why a certain prosthetic choice makes sense, not just clinically but financially. Hospitals, insurers, and even families want proof that outcomes are worth the cost. Randomized trials rarely reflect daily practice, especially in prosthetic care. This is where real-world evidence becomes powerful. Simple, consistent documentation from routine clinical work […]
DRG/Case-Rate Readiness in Amputation Care: What Finance Teams Should Track

Payment models in healthcare are shifting steadily toward fixed rates, bundled payments, and DRG-based reimbursement. In amputation care, this shift changes everything for finance teams. Costs that were once passed through line by line now sit inside a single case rate, making variation, delays, and complications far more expensive than before. This article looks at […]