Tag: power assist devices
Cheelcare secures Medicare reimbursement for power assist device
January 27, 2026HME News Staff
MARKHAM, Ontario – Cheelcare has received Pricing, Data Analysis and Coding (PDAC) verification for its Companion power assist device, confirming reimbursement eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid under HCPCS code E0986. Historically, adoption of Companion has been primarily concentrated within Veterans Affairs (VA), vocational rehab and workers compensation programs. Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement represents a significantly larger addressable market,...
Permobil backs up power assist devices with new white paper
June 15, 2022HME News Staff
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Manual wheelchair users benefit from power assist devices (PADs) across all aspects of their lives, according to a new Permobil white paper. The impact goes beyond relief of repetitive strain and energy conservation to directly and indirectly affecting the activities users can participate in, the environments they can access and navigate, and their independence, the company found. “The evidence around the benefits of PADs in general to relieve the shoulders, energy...
Invacare ups its power assist game
February 8, 2022HME News Staff
ELYRIA, Ohio – Invacare has launched the next generation of its power assist devices: the Alber e-fix eco Power Assist. The next generation device, which transforms a manual wheelchair into a portable power wheelchair using a joystick, battery and in-wheel motors, features a modern design for the wheel hub and color display. “The new e-fix eco, our third new product in less than two years, follows successful launches of our award winning SMOOV and e-motion Power Assist products,”...