Tag: Congressional Fly-In
CRT Fly-In registration opens
July 17, 2023HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – NCART and NRRTS have opened registration for their 2023 Virtual CRT Congressional Fly-in scheduled for Sept. 13. “Congress plays a critical role in protecting access to CRT,” the two organizations say. “Educating them about the importance of appropriate CRT access is a message that needs to be delivered directly by CRT users, clinicians, caregivers, family members, suppliers, manufacturers and others.” There is no cost to register and participate. Once registered,...
NCART, NRRTS announce dates for fly-in
May 2, 2022HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – NCART and NRRTS will host a virtual congressional fly-in on Sept. 14. “This annual CRT-focused advocacy event keeps the CRT community connected with Capitol Hill and creates an opportunity to talk with Congress about ongoing issues that are impacting access,” NCART stated in a bulletin. “We will be holding the fly-in virtually and are excited that advocates will be able to deliver important messages to their members without leaving their homes or offices.”...
Stakeholders make case for complex rehab
October 1, 2021Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WASHINGTON – The Virtual CRT Congressional Fly-in on Sept. 21 drew 184 attendees and resulted in nearly 230 visits with members of Congress, according to organizers NCART and NRRTS.
This year’s virtual format offered a number of benefits, they say, including the ability to “show” members of Congress and their staff complex rehab equipment, says Weesie Walker, executive director of NRRTS.
“In my group from Georgia, we had a therapist from the Clinician...
Stakeholders set agenda for fly-in
August 27, 2021Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WASHINGTON – Complex rehab stakeholders now have “asks” lined up for their upcoming virtual congressional fly-in, including an increase in reimbursement to cover the increased costs of providing equipment and services.
Increased costs for complex rehab providers are tied to everything from the continued use of PPE and more frequent equipment cleaning due to the COVID-19 pandemic to the supply chain challenges that have resulted in shortages and delays.
“We...