Tag: Complex Rehab
Stakeholders take to Hill to promote high-tech wheelchairs
April 22, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare will host a complex-rehab specific congressional fly-in in September to support H.R. 5371, the “Choices for Increased Mobility Act,” which would improve consumer access to titanium and carbon fiber wheelchairs. The association says a specific date for the fly-in will be announced soon. “This Hill Day will be an opportunity for members of the manufacturing and supplier community to showcase the technology and equipment currently utilized by consumers,...
NCART recognizes Sen. Testin
April 22, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – NCART has recognized Patrick Testin, a state senator from Wisconsin, as its “State Legislator of the Year Champion for Consumer Access.” The association says Testin has been a lead legislative sponsor of multiple bills to ensure access to complex rehab technology (CRT) and services, several of which are now law. “NCART and our members thank the senator for all his work in supporting consumers and the industry,” the association stated in a bulletin. Testin...
Crispin Teufel’s get-to-know-you tour
April 10, 2024Liz Beaulieu, Editor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Crispin Teufel has spent the first 90 days as CEO of National Seating & Mobility traveling to different branches and spending time with employees in different divisions to help determine the best path forward for the company.
Teufel was named CEO in November, replacing Chuck Bodner, CFO, who served as interim CEO.
“I’ve really been on a mission to listen and learn from the organization,” he said. “I’ve spent time in every job...
UPitt seeks feedback on potential new policy
April 2, 2024HME News Staff
PITTSBURGH – The University of Pittsburgh, in collaboration with other investigators, seeks feedback on a new coverage policy for complex rehabilitation technology. UPitt has launched a short survey with a series of 10 questions asking for stakeholder feedback on certain elements that should be included in a new policy, such as timeliness, repairs/maintenance, communication, accountability and durability. It seeks feedback from a variety of stakeholders, including people who use wheelchairs,...
U.S. Rehab puts CRT at ‘forefront’ at Heartland
March 22, 2024Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WATERLOO, Iowa – U.S. Rehab has announced that RESNA will have an increased presence at the Heartland Conference this year, giving complex rehab technology professionals more opportunities to access education and networking.
RESNA, whose board of directors last year opted to pause its annual conference, will provide several sessions for Heartland’s rehab track.
“There has always been a rehab track at Heartland, but we’re adding 50% more CRT education than...
Stakeholders on seat elevation: ‘We need more details’
March 20, 2024Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WASHINGTON – Complex rehab stakeholders are disappointed in CMS’s payment rate for seat elevation systems and have requested a meeting with the agency to learn more about how it landed on about $2,000.
That rate is lower than the $2,800, on average, that providers are being paid for the systems on an interim basis, and significantly lower than the rate stakeholders had recommended.
“The payment piece was disappointing,” said Wayne Grau, executive director...
Rehab Medical opens in Miami
March 5, 2024HME News Staff
INDIANAPOLIS – Rehab Medical recently opened its seventh location in Florida in Miami. "We are proud to have been able to expand our reach to the southern part of Florida,” said Jarrad Rankin, vice president of operations. “Miami has been an underserved market for some time now and with the rapid growth we’ve had, we’re now able to improve the lives of every mobility user in Florida.” Nicole Luke, an assistive technology professional (ATP) who previously served...
CMS releases coding, payment info for seat elevation systems
March 4, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – CMS has announced coding and payment information for seat elevation systems for complex rehab power wheelchairs, AAHomecare has reported.
The key takeaways, according to the association:
Discontinues existing HCPCS Level II code E2300, “Wheelchair accessory, power seat elevation system, any type,” effective March 31, 2024
Establishes E2298, “Complex rehabilitative power wheelchair accessory, power seat elevation system, any...
Motion kicks off expos in April
February 27, 2024HME News Staff
TORONTO – Motion, formerly Motion Specialties, has announced the return of its Motion Rehab Expo series in 2024. The company will hold expos in 12 communities across Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Ontario, including Saskatoon and Oshawa for the first time. The expo comprises a full day of complimentary education and networking for health care and industry professionals in Canada, including therapists, long-term care administrators, funding providers and others. Attendees can expect...
Katie Fitzgerald ‘opens doors’ at CTF
February 16, 2024Liz Beaulieu, Editor
CANTON, Ohio – Katie Fitzgerald says the Clinician Task Force, where she is a new executive board member, is a good place to channel her passions for advocacy, data and what she calls “knowledge translation.”
Fitzgerald, PT, DPT, NCS, teaches in the physical therapy program at Walsh University in Canton, Ohio, but prior to making the switch to academia, she was a clinician for 15 years.
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