WASHINGTON—Representatives John Joyce (R-PA) and Vern Buchanan (R-FL) introduced legislation to improve access to titanium and carbon fiber wheelchairs for Medicare beneficiaries. HR 1703 would create two new HCPCS codes for complex rehab technology (CRT) manual wheelchairs and allow for an upgrade within a code.
NASHVILLE, Tennessee—National Seating and Mobility (NSM), a provider of complex rehabilitation technology (CRT), mobility and accessibility solutions, announced a partnership with Ekso Bionics Holdings Inc., an exoskeleton technology company, in efforts to broaden North American access to the “Ekso Indego,” a powered exoskeleton device created for indivi
EAST AMHERST, New York—The National Coalition for Rehab and Assistive Technology (NCART) welcomed two new board members. Brad Peterson and John Letizia have been elected to fill the two open board seats as a result of the company’s recent expansion. Both Letizia and Peterson are complex rehabilitation technology (CRT) industry veterans.
WASHINGTON—Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced legislation that would improve access to titanium and carbon fiber wheelchairs for Medicare beneficiaries. The new bill, S 5154, would create two new HCPCS codes for Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) manual wheelchairs and allow for an upgrade within a code.
WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released their final coding and payment determination for seat elevation systems, reports the National Coalition for Assistive and Rehab Technology (NCART).
Rehab Medical, a provider of complex rehab technology (CRT), announced the opening of its first customized mobility equipment location in Louisiana with the launch of its Baton Rouge office. Claire Murphy, a certified assistive technology professional (ATP) who has worked in the Gulf Coast area for Rehab Medical over the previous five years has recently been promoted and will lead the charge in delivering specialized mobility equipment to all those facing complex mobility challenges.
NEWNAN, Georgia—Brendan Swift will join ATF Medical, a national provider of complex rehab technology (CRT) and accessibility solutions in workers’ compensation, as vice president, payer partnerships and marketing, the company announced. In this newly created role, Swift will lead the company’s sales and marketing strategies and develop and oversee national payer relationships.
DURYEA, Penn. (September 23, 2022)—Quantum Rehab has entered into a multiyear sponsorship of Team Gleason Foundation which includes a commitment that no person living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) goes without power seat elevation such as iLevel.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 18, 2022)—Disability group advocates and mobility stakeholders are energized the wake of the announcement from Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) opening the Medicare National Coverage Determination (NCD) for seat elevation systems used with power wheelchairs.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 18, 2022)—National Seating & Mobility (NSM), aprovider of comprehensive mobility solutions, has formed the NSM Consumer Insights Council to provide valuable insight about the trends, priorities and drivers affecting the complex rehab technology client experience. The council’s input fuels the strategic direction at NSM, supporting best-in-class client service and satisfaction.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 28, 2022)—Mobility stakeholders and patient group leaders are preparing for an expected opening of the National Coverage Determination (NCD) for seat elevation and standing systems for power wheelchairs.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 31, 2022)—National Seating & Mobility (NSM), a provider of comprehensive mobility solutions, has launched NSM Momentum Academy, a series of events designed to educate clinical partners, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other health care providers about best practices in mobility solutions and complex rehab technology (CRT).
FRESNO, Calif. (February 15, 2022)—Sunrise Medical, a manufacturer of advanced assistive mobility solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Presperin Pedersen as the director of clinical education for North America.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 30, 2021)—It’s a victory for complex rehab suppliers. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that ends the application of bid-derived rates for complex rehab technology (CRT) wheelchairs.
FRESNO, Calif. (July 27, 2021)—Sunrise Medical, a world leader in advanced assistive mobility solutions, announced the appointment of long-time industry veteran Josh Anderson to the position of vice president of business development for Sunrise Medical North America. Anderson will report to Larry Jackson, president of Sunrise Medical North America.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 26, 2021)‚National Seating & Mobility (NSM), a provider of comprehensive mobility solutions, is expanding service offerings at the company’s Las Vegas branch with the addition of full-service home access options. Industry veteran Kevin McManus will join the NSM team to oversee home access services throughout the region.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (November 6, 2020)—Numotion, a provider of complex rehab technology (CRT), announced its first physical location in Buffalo, New York. Numotion Buffalo will be located at 2400 N. America Drive, West Seneca, NY, and staffed by an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) and additional dedicated service and support teams.
EAST AMHERST, N.Y. (September 24, 2020)—The National Coalition for Assistive and Rehab Technology (NCART) announced the results of the elections of its officers and board of directors for the 2020-2022 term. The elected officers are President—Chris Yule of Travis Medical; Vice President—Greg Packer of U.S. Rehab; Treasurer—Seth Johnson of Quantum Rehab; and Secretary—Alexis Ward of National Seating & Mobility.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (September 1, 2020)—Numotion, the nation’s leading provider of complex rehab technology (CRT), has expanded into Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with the acquisition of Northland Rehab Supply. Northland was founded in 2000 and over a 20 year period, has been dedicated to serving the mobility needs of customers across South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota. The founder of Northland, Bill Donat, will join Numotion and continue his commitment to serving mobility customers.
EAST AMHERST, New York (August 21, 2020)—More than 65 organizations and thousands of individuals concerned about complex rehab technology (CRT) came together across the country to participate in National CRT Awareness Week from August 10-14th.
