Tag: U.S. Rehab
US Rehab, Permobil continue ‘strong partnership’
June 2, 2026HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – U.S. Rehab, a division of VGM & Associates, has renewed its long-standing partnership with Permobil to expand product choice and strengthen the range of solutions available to members. The partnership spans Permobil’s full product portfolio, including power and manual mobility, seating and positioning solutions, power assist and PDG Mobility products. “VGM is excited to continue our strong partnership with Permobil as we work together to deliver premium complex...
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...
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...
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...
Service and repair as a value driver? It’s not impossible, says Ted Metcalf
January 16, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WATERLOO, Iowa – Ted Metcalf, director of U.S. Rehab, will bring best practices for service and repair to the inaugural Abilities International Accessibility Conference, March 26-27, 2026, at the Long Beach Convention Center. His goal: To show complex rehab technology (CRT) providers that this area of their business doesn’t have to be a loss leader.
HME News: What’s the status of service and repair in CRT?
Metcalf: There’s...
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...
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...
United front strengthens CRT voice ahead of key policy meetings
July 25, 2025Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WASHINGTON – NCART, NRRTS and U.S. Rehab are collaborating in a more official way on this year’s congressional fly-in on Sept. 16-17 in a move that will bring together complex rehab technology (CRT) professionals from different parts of the industry.
“It’s exciting,” said Andrea Madsen, executive director of NRRTS. “It’s the first year that the three organizations have been able to come together and work on this as a united front. It’s exciting...
ATP Gateway allows repair techs to explore new career
June 13, 2025Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WATERLOO, Iowa – U.S. Rehab added a new ATP Gateway program to the back end of its recent live tech training event in Dallas, giving 15 repair techs the opportunity to learn more about becoming assistive technology professionals.
The program, which will also be part of upcoming tech training in Columbus in September, Charlotte in October, and Salt Lake City in November, is U.S. Rehab’s latest effort to increase the funnel of ATPs entering the market by leveraging the repair tech...
More than mobility: What customers want now
June 2, 2025Tracy Orzel
The mobility market is growing, but it’s not just growing—it’s shifting. With the aging population climbing, HME providers are increasingly facing a customer who knows what they want and when they want it, regardless of reimbursement falling.
“Consumers want to get out and not be constrained with where they choose to go,” said Jeff Distasio, vice president of sales at Pride Mobility. “Larger scooters with a more recreational, outdoor focus are very popular....