response on prosthesis
Niclas, Constance
Description
Collection
Title:
response on prosthesis
Creator:
Niclas, Constance
Date:
7/15/2004
Text:
In response to Michael Johnson comment
We are a non assignment shoppe, however, I have done castings for Bio
Portraits and also went to the facility in Irvine.CA
Spoke directly with the Belle Ami originator Jan, who is no longer in
business. She stated as a company reimbursement was always an issue, The
cost factor is prohibitive and we see more consumers just wanting a
comfortable prosthesis. Remember as an institution and under the law, women
are entitled to their reconstruction, and we do fine work here. I do not see
in the foreseeable future reimbursement getting easier especially with the
freeze.
As fitters we need to respect and do the best we can for our clients. We
should also encourage our clients to constantly discuss their options with
their insurance carriers. They are paying the premium.
Constance M. Niclas
Supervisor
Ellen H. Lazar Shoppe On Fifth
20 Prospect Avenue
Suite 505
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, NJ 07601
<Email Address Redacted>
We are a non assignment shoppe, however, I have done castings for Bio
Portraits and also went to the facility in Irvine.CA
Spoke directly with the Belle Ami originator Jan, who is no longer in
business. She stated as a company reimbursement was always an issue, The
cost factor is prohibitive and we see more consumers just wanting a
comfortable prosthesis. Remember as an institution and under the law, women
are entitled to their reconstruction, and we do fine work here. I do not see
in the foreseeable future reimbursement getting easier especially with the
freeze.
As fitters we need to respect and do the best we can for our clients. We
should also encourage our clients to constantly discuss their options with
their insurance carriers. They are paying the premium.
Constance M. Niclas
Supervisor
Ellen H. Lazar Shoppe On Fifth
20 Prospect Avenue
Suite 505
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, NJ 07601
<Email Address Redacted>
Citation
Niclas, Constance, “response on prosthesis,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 5, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/223424.
