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Editorial Opinion: Value Within the Prosthetic and Orthotic Provision Process
1British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.
Canadian Prosthetics & Orthotics Journal
|August 24, 2023
Summary
The prosthetics and orthotics sector has rapidly adopted clinical outcome measures to demonstrate value. This adaptation is crucial for navigating evolving healthcare trends like Values-Based Health Care.
Area of Science:
- Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Healthcare Management
- Clinical Outcomes
Background:
- Payers increasingly demand objective data to justify costs versus benefits in prosthetic and orthotic care.
- The prosthetics and orthotics sector has faced growing pressure to demonstrate the value of its services.
- Emerging trends like Values-Based Health Care necessitate a shift towards measurable outcomes.
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