Follow-up will now be key to keep the industry's "asks" a priority in front of Congress.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Sep 26, 2023
Bipartisan group is asking the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to review its controversial in-the-home mobility policy.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Sep 20, 2023
The guidelines describe a multi-faceted approach involving wheelchair providers, clinicians, consumers, manufacturers, and payers.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Sep 20, 2023
New bill would apply to Medicare beneficiaries who want upgraded ultralightweight wheelchair frames.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Sep 12, 2023
Featuring NCART, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, NRRTS, the Clinician Task Force, U.S. Rehab, and Bobcat.
Medicaid funding is not keeping pace with rising costs for fuel, shipping, and business operations, association says.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jun 28, 2023
Some Medicare Advantage Plans are denying non-invasive vents at dangerously high rates.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jun 16, 2023
The American Medical Association's new policy calls for human involvement when AI says care is to be denied.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jun 16, 2023
Bret Tracy and Josh Haynes from Merits Health Products discuss stakeholder priorities and their impact on design.
Stories include how the seemingly inside-out world of funding impacts power wheelchair design.
CRT policy/funding expert brings years of experience in working with Medicaid and managed care organizations.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- May 03, 2023
Association is working with seating veteran Jean Minkel to put denials in front of policy makers.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Apr 05, 2023
Wayne Grau and Mickae Lee discuss repair reform, funding for power standing, and NCART's 2023 plans.
A long list of accessories, from powered seating to seat cushions and backrests, is included.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Mar 28, 2023
NCART's comment recommends coverage for qualifying Medicare beneficiaries using Group 2, 3, 4, or 5 power wheelchairs.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Mar 15, 2023
The episode welcomes new Executive Director Wayne Grau.
Could innovation could be stymied by Medicare's coding policies and preferences?
NSM's Bill Mixon and Charles Sargeant discuss the need for funding flexibility and changes to service policies for CRT.
Comment period for seat elevation on Group 3 power chairs continues till Sept. 14.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Aug 24, 2022
The former Senate Majority Leader asked about Complex Rehab Technology issues and the industry's future.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jul 20, 2022