complex rehab

SAN FRANCISCO (March 27, 2017)—Medifab, a medical device company, has announced it will deploy Promapp’s cloud-based business process management software to support the company’s global expansion and comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and international quality standards.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 9, 2017)—Legislation to prevent the application of bidding-derived pricing for CRT accessories was introduced in the Senate and House last week. The Senate bill, S. 486, introduced by lead sponsors Sens. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.), and its House companion, H.R. 1361, introduced by Reps. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) and John Larson (D-Conn.) both show strong bipartisan support from initial co-sponsors.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (February 16, 2017)—Numotion, a provider of complex rehab technology (CRT), has expanded its offering of Spinergy wheels, adding new models to the company’s lineup and extending access to them by making them available through its online store.

EXETER, Penn. (January 16, 2017)—Quantum Rehab is pleased to announce its introduction of Q-Logic 3 Advanced Drive Controls, a next-generation of market-inspired complex rehab power chair electronics.

Building upon a legacy of technologically-advanced features for the user, clinician and ATP, Q-Logic 3 incorporates two years of market feedback into an intuitive yet highly-customizable platform that solves previously unaddressed needs in complex rehab electronics.

EXETER, Penn. (January 4, 2017)—Quantum Rehab and Georgia Tech are pleased to announce that they have embarked on a landmark research study that examines how power adjustable seat height is clinically utilized by wheelchair users in their everyday lives.

EXETER, Penn. (November 9, 2016)—Quantum Rehab is pleased to announce that its revolutionary, patented iLevel power-adjustable seat height technology has now been embraced by over 5,000 users.

Officially launched in July 2015, iLevel elevates the seat up to 10 inches, while simultaneously stabilizing the power wheelchair via Extra Stability Technology, allowing full functionality at walking height and speeds up to 3.5 mph for empowered independence and complete inclusion.

FORT WORTH, Texas (November 4, 2016)—Numotion, a provider of complex rehab technology (CRT), has acquired Home Medical Equipment (HME) of Texas to extend its reach and capacity in the state. In business locally for more than 20 years, HME of Texas is a privately owned medical equipment company based in Fort Worth, Texas, that serves the entire state.

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (October 25, 2016)—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, a global manufacturer of medical products, announced that in January 2017 it will combine three of its rehab companies to form one larger organization called Inspired by Drive.

These three companies, Columbia Medical, Specialized Orthotic Services and Wenzelite Rehab, have been significant contributors to both the pediatric and adult rehabilitation marketplaces for a combined total of over 70 years.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (October 12, 2016)—AVID a new division of Merits Health Products Inc., is excited to announce the official launch of their first complex rehab power chair the Vector.

EXETER, Penn. (September 6, 2016)—Quantum Rehab and Allied Services will host “Living with SCI,” an informative webinar for individuals with spinal cord injuries, their families and professionals on September 20 at 7 p.m. EST.

“It’s a candid conversation among those of us living with SCI that we know will help others,” says host Kiel Eigen, who was injured at age 14. “We want all to know that you can come out on the other side, not just surviving, but thriving.”

EXETER, Penn. (July 7, 2016)—Quantum Rehab is pleased to announce the launch of its enhanced website dedicated to meeting the expanding content and application wishes of complex rehab consumers, clinicians and providers.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 8, 2016)—A newly released GAO report, “Medicare: Utilization and Expenditures for Complex Wheelchair Accessories,” was presented to Congress on June 1, 2016, just 30 days before prices derived from CMS’s flawed bidding program for home medical equipment are set to take effect for specialized complex rehab technology (CRT) wheelchairs used by individuals with profound mobility and disability challenges.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 26, 2016)—Many suppliers have been waiting to learn when CMS will adjust the fee schedules for group 3 accessories for power wheelchairs as mandated by the Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act (PAMPA). Unfortunately, CMS has published that the adjustments to the fee schedule will not be available until July 1, 2016.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 16, 2015)—AAHomecare has confirmed that HME legislative priorities will not be a part of Omnibus spending legislation package that Congress will consider later this week. In addition, the Medicaid "pay for" targeted to help pay for rural relief legislation has been included in the Omnibus legislation, with a 2019 effective date.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 30, 2015)—Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) continues to seek co-sponsors for H.R. 3229, legislation to protect access to complex rehab wheelchair accessories by preventing the application of prices derived from the Medicare competitive bidding program. Currently, the co-sponsor tally stands at 18.

WATERLOO, IOWA (September 29, 2015)—U.S. Rehab and other industry stakeholders have mounted a campaign to get 100,000 signatures on a petition to reverse CMS’s plans to apply competitive bidding rates to complex rehab accessories.