Re: A free pass for Dyna-splint reps

Re: A free pass for Dyna-splint reps

Gingras, Ron

6/15/2007

If you witness these activities in Florida please report them to
<URL Redacted>
 And follow the link to unlicensed activity reporting
Thanks
Ron
-----Original Message-----
From: Orthotics and Prosthetics List [mailto:<Email Address Redacted>] On
Behalf Of Joe Sansone
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 4:47 PM
To: <Email Address Redacted>
Subject: [OANDP-L] A free pass for Dyna-splint reps

In regards to Britt's posting below, we have encountered the same
situation in Houston. I actually sent a notarized statement to the
State Board in Texas signed by, the rep who fit the brace, the patient,
the patient's parent, and my certified practitioner attesting to this
non-licensed sales rep fitting my patient. Almost two years later, I
received my response. Nothing could be done.

We passed State Licensure 10 years ago in Texas, and the Dyna-Splint
reps still fits an estimated 10-40 braces per month, and the youknowwho
sales reps (certified fitters by BOC) fit dozens of functional knee
braces every month.


I must admit their sales reps sure do offer great service and
continually follow up on their patients, but when push comes to shove, I
think the patients would be better served to have a few less visits with
a licensed/certified practitioner who actually knows what he is doing.
In today's times of Fraud and Abuse and ambulance chasing, it's just not
adequate to provide good care. If an O&P facility can't compete with
the sales representatives, or the facilities that get creative, then
you may be doomed for failure.

State Licensure is a step in the right direction but it is not our
salvation.

Joe Sansone
C.E.O.
TMC Orthopedic
The Amputee Center
(713) 669-1800
www.tmcortho.com
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Orthotics and Prosthetics List [mailto:] On Behalf Of M. Britt
Spears CPO, FAAOP
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 11:01 AM
To: <Email Address Redacted>
Subject: [OANDP-L] Dyna-Splint

Hi,
  I was recently looking for a dyna-splint for one of the nursing homes
we cover. I finally got a hold of their rep in our area and was told
without any doubt that they will not sell those to an O&P facility that
we have to give the rep the patient's info and that the rep fits those
and bills for them. I asked about their training and licensing and was
told that these are not considered to be anything other than a splint
and that splints will not be covered by any state licensure bills.
  Just food for thought.
  M. Britt Spears CPO, FAAOP


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