Tag: iNRRTS
Hands-on CRT Product Expo restarts bill, boosts awareness
May 22, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WASHINGTON – The Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) Product Expo in Washington, D.C., on May 13 was a hit, organizers say, even drawing appearances by Reps. John Joyce, R-Pa., and Dan Meuser, R-Pa.
Joyce, a doctor, and Rep. Vern Buchanon, R-Fla., introduced H.R. 1703, a bill to improve access to titanium and carbon fiber wheelchairs, in February 2025. Meuser is also an industry champion and brother of Scott Meuser, chairman and CEO of Pride Mobility Products.
“To have them in the room...
NCART, iNRRTS, US Rehab issue call to action leading up to Product Expo
May 5, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The National Coalition for Assistive Rehab Technology (NCART) the International Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers (iNRRTS) and U.S. Rehab are asking industry stakeholders to send brief, pre-written emails to their legislators asking them to attend the upcoming Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) Product Expo in Washington, D.C., on May 13. Using NCART’s VoterVoice platform, the organizations say the process is quick and straightforward, requiring stakeholders to...
CRT Product Expo returns to Capitol Hill
April 10, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WASHINGTON – NCART, iNRRTS and U.S. Rehab will host a Product Expo on Capitol Hill on May 13 to give lawmakers and their health staffers an inside look at what’s involved in the delivery of complex rehab technology (CRT) – from the complexity of the equipment to the interdisciplinary team that provides it.
“As we’re walking through the equipment – from seating and positioning to standing devices – they’ll have the supplier’s perspective, the...
CRT organizations set stage for 2026
December 11, 2025HME News Staff
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology (NCART), as well as five other industry organizations, will host a webcast on Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. EST outlining their accomplishments in 2025 and their priorities for 2026 and beyond. “2025 was a very active year for the complex rehab technology (CRT) industry,” NCART says. “CRT industry stakeholders have come together to offer a free webinar for all CRT providers, manufacturers and...
In brief: Numotion reports data incident, Abbott launches app
April 23, 2025HME News Staff
PHOENIX - Numotion recently learned that certain employee email accounts were accessed without authorization on several occasions between Sept. 2, 2024, and Nov. 18, 2024, the company said in a Notice of Data Security Incident posted on its website.
In the notice, the company states: “Numotion has no reason to believe that anyone was trying to access personal information in the accounts, and there is no indication that any information has been used for fraud or identity theft....
Short takes: Rehab fly-in, NCPA video
April 22, 2025HME News Staff
iNRRTS, NCART and U.S. Rehab are asking complex rehab stakeholders to mark their calendars for the 2025 Congressional Fly-in, scheduled for Sept. 16-17. More information is coming soon… The National Community Pharmacists Association has released two new episodes of its educational reality series, “Show Me,” this time diving deep into maternal vaccination programs. “Show Me,” which NCPA debuted in 2022, is a video series styled after popular TV makeover shows, only these...
CRT suppliers: ‘It’s about them’
February 14, 2025Liz Beaulieu, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – iNRRTS launched its online webinar series in January with a keynote session titled “Transforming Lives: The Purpose & Joy in CRT Service Delivery” to encourage its registrants to start the year off inspired.
“Anyone working as a CRT supplier knows that every day brings challenges and new opportunities, but sometimes the challenges seem so overwhelming, with paperwork, funding delays and resubmittals,” said Weesie Walker, ATP/SMS, former executive...
iNRRTS seeks input from service techs
January 29, 2025HME News Staff
LUBBOCK, Texas – iNRRTS will launch a survey aimed at gathering insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the delivery of CRT services. The survey seeks to explore various aspects of a CRT service technician's role, including current obstacles to daily operations, skill sets required to excel in today's tech landscape, training and development landscape, and workforce trends and demographics. "We believe that the valuable input about CRT service technicians and their...
iNRRTS publication goes digital
January 15, 2025HME News Staff
LUBBOCK, Texas – iNRRTS has re-launched DIRECTIONS Magazine in a digital format that improves user experience, ensuring readers get what they want, and advertisers receive the attention they deserve. “By leveraging our digital presence, we ensure our brand stays ahead of the curve, connecting with a tech-savvy, digitally active audience who consumes content in innovative ways,” says Bill Noelting, iNRRTS director of marketing. “Embracing digital isn’t just adapting;...
iNRRTS flips switch in Europe
August 16, 2024Liz Beaulieu, Editor
DUBLIN – Complex rehab stakeholders Weesie Walker, Mike Osborn and Kathy Fisher presented at the European Seating Symposium in Dublin in June to spread the word about iNRRTS and the importance of professional standards.
It’s the latest step in iNRRT’s mission to expand its base of registrants beyond North America and builds on the inroads it has already made in Canada, where it now has 232 registrants, and more recently, Australia, where it now has 32 registrants.
“We...