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
Complex Rehab advocates have asked the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to reconsider its funding policies.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- May 26, 2022
New software capability is designed to streamline the referral process.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- May 26, 2022
Services have been designed specifically for the business operations needs of CRT and DME suppliers.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Mar 02, 2022
Suppliers have faced rising business costs throughout the ongoing pandemic.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Feb 24, 2022
Medicare funding cuts are scheduled to go into effect next year.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Dec 07, 2021
How the Language that CRT Uses Impacts Policy & Funding
How everyday vocabulary can impact funding and access to CRT.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Oct 01, 2021
Delays in being able to deliver and repair CRT equipment are among the most common consumer and industry frustrations.
The event is in September, but don't wait to participate.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Aug 18, 2021
Reimbursement for CRT manual wheelchair accessories will no longer be based on competitive bidding prices.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Aug 03, 2021