Mobility
Lawmakers call on Medicare to cover preventative maintenance for CRT
October 26, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – U.S. Reps. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and colleagues have called on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to cover preventative maintenance for complex rehab technology (CRT).
The lawmakers, in a letter to CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, also ask the agency to drop a prescription renewal requirement for repairs of this equipment.
“Each year, tens of thousands of Medicare beneficiaries depend on CRT systems and equipment to maintain...
Abilities Expo plans streamlined accessibility conferences for 2027
October 16, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
GUILFORD, England – Abilities Expo will host two, rather than three, Abilities International Accessibility Conferences in 2027, focusing on events in Los Angeles on Jan. 14-15 and the New York metro area on April 29-30.
The organization also hosted a conference in Chicago in June 2026 but has decided to concentrate its efforts on East Coast and West Coast events next year.
“By doing that, we’ll be able to put more investment and more time and energy into making those...
SpinLife solidifies physical presence
October 9, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
COLUMBUS, Ohio – SpinLife, best known for online sales of mobility and accessibility products, is significantly accelerating its brick-and-mortar expansion with a new national franchise program designed to support the company’s omni-channel strategy.
The company, which is part of Numotion, launched the program in September and is offering two paths for growth: developing new territories and converting existing independent mobility equipment stores into SpinLife franchise locations.
“We...
Mobility Act heads to president’s desk
October 1, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The Choices for Increased Mobility Act, H.R. 1703, passed the U.S. Senate by unanimous consent on Sept. 30, clearing its final legislative hurdle.
The bill, which will create separate HCPCS codes for manual wheelchair bases made with titanium or carbon fiber and those made without those materials, now heads to the president for his signature, according to AAHomecare.
"This is a tremendous win for Medicare beneficiaries who rely on lightweight mobility technology,"...
Hanger Numotion to scale growth, impact
September 25, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
AUSTIN, Texas, and BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – A combined Hanger and Numotion will be better positioned to invest in new technologies, expand into new markets and, ultimately, serve more people with mobility-related disabilities, says Mike Swinford.
The two companies announced Sept. 10 that they would merge to form Hanger Numotion, with Swinford serving as CEO.
“The more we scale, the more we can grow to, ultimately, serve more individuals,” he said. “We have...
Conference scoop: RESNA to consolidate presence in 2027, return to standalone in 2028
September 18, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
ARLINGTON, Va. – RESNA will once again co-locate its annual conference with the Abilities International Accessibility Conference in 2027, but the organization will consolidate all its programming at a single event in the New York metro area on April 29-30.
The decision comes after RESNA experimented with a two-location format in 2026, helping organize programming in both Long Beach, Calif., and New York. The organization split its educational offerings, including workshops, scientific paper...
All CRT, all week: Stakeholders amplify push for bill to increase access to high-tech manual wheelchairs
September 16, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WASHINGTON – Stakeholders will use CRT Awareness Week, Sept. 14-18, to mount a coordinated push for the Choices for Increased Mobility Act as lawmakers return to Capitol Hill following the summer recess.
NCART hosts CRT Awareness Week annually to raise awareness of complex rehab technology (CRT), highlighting a different stakeholder group each day, including providers, clinicians, manufacturers and consumers.
This year, with the House of Representatives having passed the Choices for Increased...
Reliable Medical buys Freedom in Mobility
September 16, 2026HME News Staff
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Reliable Medical has acquired Huntsville, Ala.-based complex rehab technology (CRT) provider Freedom in Mobility, deepening its coverage across Alabama and Tennessee.
Charles Sargeant, CEO of Reliable Medical, says Freedom in Mobility’s “Mobility Made Simple” philosophy is a natural extension of Reliable Medical’ s patient-first approach.
“(Teresa Glass Owens, president,) and Forrest have built an exceptional CRT provider with the clinical...
SpinLife creates hubs with new nat’l franchise program
September 16, 2026HME News Staff
COLUMBUS, Ohio – SpinLife, a direct-to-consumer retailer of durable medical equipment (DME) specializing in mobility and home accessibility products, has launched a national franchise program.
As demand for mobility and aging-in-place solutions continues to grow, SpinLife believes locally owned businesses supported by a national platform are uniquely positioned to help customers maintain independence while creating attractive opportunities for entrepreneurs.
"Our franchise program...
Hanger, Numotion to merge
September 10, 2026HME News Staff
AUSTIN, Texas – Hanger, Inc. and Numotion plan to merge, forming Hanger Numotion, with Mike Swinford as CEO.
The companies say this strategic merger will create a scaled North American platform with complementary capabilities across orthotics and prosthetics (O&P), complex rehab technology (CRT) and other mobility and independence solutions. Together, they will serve more than 1.5 million patients annually through Hanger’s 925 O&P clinics in the U.S. and Numotion’s 200-plus locations...