Tag: NCART
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...
Power seat elevation: Stakeholders warn against rolling back coverage
April 17, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WASHINGTON – Leaders of the ITEM Coalition and NCART gave oral testimony during an open meeting on March 25 strongly opposing a proposal to reverse course and deny coverage for power seat elevation for certain Group 2 non-complex power wheelchairs (K0830 & K0831).
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in February issued a proposed local coverage determination (LCD) for a not reasonable and necessary determination for power seat elevation for these wheelchairs based on their...
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...
CMS proposes denying coverage for seat elevation systems on Group 2 power wheelchairs
February 24, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published a proposed local coverage determination (LCD) for a not reasonable and necessary determination for Group 2 power wheelchairs (PWCs) with seat elevation systems (K0830 and K0831) based on the best available evidence.
The agency states, per the national coverage determination (NCD) for seat elevation equipment (power operated) on power wheelchairs, coverage of Group 2 PWCs with seat elevators would be determined...
Smarter CRT meets stubborn payment realities
February 17, 2026Tracy Orzel
Complex rehab technology (CRT) is moving faster than the systems that are supposed to pay for it. AI-enabled operations, smarter power wheelchairs and more adaptive controls are setting a new baseline for what’s possible, while Medicare Advantage plans, Medicaid funding shifts and repair policies still operate on older assumptions, industry experts say.
“CRT and DME providers continue to struggle with Medicare Advantage plans across...
In brief: Claims still on hold, Medline recognition, Soleo Health expansion
October 17, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – At press time, CMS has instructed all Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to continue to temporarily hold claims with dates of service of Oct. 1, 2025, and later for services impacted by the expired Medicare legislative payment provisions passed under the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act 2025. This includes all claims paid under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, ground ambulance transport claims, and all Federally Qualified Health Center claims....
NCART names Legislators of the Year
October 16, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – NCART has named Kansas state Reps. David Buehler, R-District 40, and Angela Stiens, R-District 39, as the NCART 2025 Legislators of the Year. Both Buehler and Stiens were instrumental in getting repair and complex rehab technology (CRT) legislation passed this year in the state legislature. “NCART salutes their commitment to taking care of individuals who utilize complex rehab equipment,” the organization stated in a bulletin. “On behalf of the consumers that...
Stakeholders ‘set tone’ for complex rehab technology priorities
October 3, 2025Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WASHINGTON – Complex rehab technology (CRT) stakeholders focused on strengthening relationships with lawmakers and staffers during the September CRT Fly-In, positioning themselves to advance key legislative priorities when the timing is right.
While stakeholders came prepared with a few specific “asks,” the meetings were equally about laying the groundwork for future advocacy and discussing broader industry challenges, including repair reform.
“Some...
CRT advocates make their case on Capitol Hill
September 23, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – Complex rehab technology (CRT) advocates descended on Washington, D.C., on Sept. 16-17 to discuss legislative and regulatory issues for manufacturers, suppliers and consumers. The group held 71 meetings, with the majority involving members of the committees of jurisdiction who oversee Medicare and other health-care related bills, according to the National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology (NCART). Advocates discussed:
The need for repair reform
The...
Social media surge amplifies CRT awareness, advocacy
September 5, 2025Liz Beaulieu, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – Stakeholders in complex rehab technology (CRT) have increased their presence on different social media channels, laying the groundwork for a more impactful CRT Awareness Week in August, they say.
The National Coalition for Assistive and Rehab Technology (NCART) recently joined Instagram and the Clinician Task Force (CTF) recently joined LinkedIn.
“We had as much activity on social media channels in those five days as we normally have in an average month,”...