Tag: seating and mobility
Strong show of support for power seat elevation
March 21, 2023HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – A total of 2,128 stakeholders submitted public comments in response to a proposed national coverage determination that would expand coverage for power seat elevation on Group 3 wheelchairs.
Stakeholders ranged from NCART to U.S. Rehab to power wheelchair users to caretakers to the American Occupational Therapy Association to an ATP/CRTS at National Seating & Mobility to Merits to the Amputee Coalition.
“Miller’s supports Medicare...
Medtrade promotes regular registration, mobility course
February 27, 2023HME News Staff
DALLAS – Regular registration rates are now in effect for Medtrade, scheduled for March 28-30 at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in downtown Dallas. A conference pass includes access to the show floor and the Consultant Cocktail Hour. An expo pass includes access to the show floor. “Regular rates still amount to an amazing deal, and they are in effect right up to the final day of the show,” said York Schwab, show director. To register for Medtrade, go here...Attendees...
Motion schedules Rehab Expo series
February 21, 2023HME News Staff
TORONTO – Motion has scheduled a number of dates for its Motion Rehab Expo series, kicking off with April 6 in Ottawa, Ontario. Other dates include April 18 in Barrie, Ontario; May 2 in Edmonton, Alberta; May 3 in Red Deer, Alberta; May 4 in Calgary, Alberta; June 14 in Winnipeg, Manitoba; and Sept. 26 in Kelowna, British Columbia. The expos feature a complimentary full day of education with presentations by leading health care professionals and equipment suppliers, as well as a networking...
ISS registration opens
November 15, 2022HME News Staff
PITTSBURGH – Registration is live for the 38th International Seating Symposium, which will be held in person at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh on April 13-15. Early bird registration is $779; standard registration, after Feb. 28, is $859. Pre-conference workshop rates are also available: $199 for a half-day and $379 for a full day. The event offers a comprehensive education program with topics like “Denials: Evidence for Practice and Policy Change” and “Standards:...
Rehab Medical strengthens presence in Southeast
July 11, 2022HME News Staff
INDIANAPOLIS – Rehab Medical has expanded into southern Georgia with the acquisition of Priority Medical. “This acquisition brings on immediate growth in southern Georgia and specifically Savannah, with a core group that really fits our culture,” said Rehab Medical President Kevin Gearheart. “It also provides an opportunity to continue expanding organically in the near future to connect to our offices in Florida and have a more complete presence in the Southeast.” Rehab...
RESNA calls for proposals for 2022 conference
October 26, 2021HME News Staff
ARLINGTON, Va. – RESNA will accept session proposals for its annual conference from Nov. 1 to Nov. 29. RESNA 2022 Conference: Driving the future of Assistive Technology is scheduled to take place in Arlington, Va., July 14-16. RESNA is accepting proposals for “buzz” sessions, 30-minute sessions devoted to one hot topic; general sessions, 60-minute sessions that are interactive; and master classes, 90-minute sessions that are more in-depth. The organization is not accepting proposals...
Permobil launches resources for cushions
May 24, 2021HME News Staff
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Permobil has launched several solutions-based selection tools and resources for clinics and providers to easily find the right cushions based on an individual’s needs. On the company’s new website, clinics and providers can now focus their search for cushions based on product features such as skin protection, positioning, medium and more. Clinicians and ATPs can also...
ISS reschedules for Oct. 26, 2021
October 7, 2020HME News Staff
PITTSBURGH - The 37th International Seating Symposium, hosted by the University of Pittsburgh, has been rescheduled for Oct. 26-30, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The main conference will begin on Oct. 28 and end mid-day on Oct. 30. Pre-conference workshops will take place Oct. 26-27. “We attempted to confirm that the revised schedule does not directly conflict with other events; however, the October 2021 dates are the only option to reschedule the 37th ISS,” said Mark Schmeler, associate professor/vice...
Ki Mobility ramps up sales with dedicated reps
August 24, 2016HME News Staff
STEVENS POINT, Wis. - Ki Mobility has begun hiring dedicated sales reps, the manufacturer announced Aug. 23. “We want to offer more education on our products and services, respond quicker to our customers' needs, and have greater availability to support product evaluation,” stated Douglas Munsey, president, in a letter to customers. Many of Ki Mobility's independent sales reps will remain with the company, Munsey said. “We are deeply indebted to our current representatives for what...
Grant funds new mobility training
September 25, 2015HME News Staff
ARLINGTON, Va. - The Craig H. Nielsen Foundation has awarded a one-year, $49,000 grant to Barbara Crane and Laura Cohen to develop and deploy a seating and wheeled mobility training curriculum for entry level physical therapists and physical therapy assistants, and for continuing education for practicing clinicians. “There are limited training opportunities for professionals to gain the skills needed to prescribe a wheelchair effectively, particularly at the pre-professional level,” a...