Mobility
Motion finetunes Rehab Expo for deeper focus
June 5, 2026Tracy Orzel
TORONTO – Motion is refining its Rehab Expo in 2026, rolling out a tighter, more deliberate format centered on complex rehab technology (CRT) for both adult and pediatric populations.
Guided by attendee feedback, the updated approach features a more curated show floor, with slightly fewer booths, shorter keynote presentations and, in select communities, a new half-day option designed to foster more meaningful networking. The format also reflects the rapid evolution of CRT by pairing hands-on...
Matt Filippis works to level playing field for smaller providers
June 5, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WATERLOO, Iowa – Matt Filippis says his main goal as the new director of business development for Clinical Mobility and Accessibility for VGM & Associates is to sharpen the competitive edge of smaller providers in the complex rehab technology (CRT), orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) and home access markets.
“Competition creates good service,” he said. “It keeps all providers honest.”
Filippis has a mix of experience – small and big. He joins VGM from AdaptHealth,...
Lifeway Mobility scales – with focus on demand and talent
June 3, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
HARTFORD, Conn. – Lifeway Mobility was off to the races in the first quarter, expanding into two new states – Nebraska and Michigan – and launching additional locations in Missouri. The company, which currently operates in 35 states, plans to enter at least seven additional markets this year.
As it expands, the company will continue to deploy “a disciplined buy-versus-build strategy,” says Paul Bergantino, president.
“We have identified our next 20 markets...
Accessibility Conference builds traction in three-city debut
May 29, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
CHICAGO – The Abilities International Accessibility Conference will have its final stop of the year in Chicago June 11-12 and all signs point to the inaugural conference returning in multiple cities in 2027, says Katy Roberts.
About 220 complex rehab technology (CRT) professionals attended the Accessibility Conference in Los Angeles in January and about 250 attended in New York in April, says Roberts, managing director of Raccoon Media Group, which hosts the conference as part of the Abilities...
Hands-on CRT Product Expo restarts bill, boosts awareness
May 22, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WASHINGTON – The Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) Product Expo in Washington, D.C., on May 13 was a hit, organizers say, even drawing appearances by Reps. John Joyce, R-Pa., and Dan Meuser, R-Pa.
Joyce, a doctor, and Rep. Vern Buchanon, R-Fla., introduced H.R. 1703, a bill to improve access to titanium and carbon fiber wheelchairs, in February 2025. Meuser is also an industry champion and brother of Scott Meuser, chairman and CEO of Pride Mobility Products.
“To have them in the room...
SpinLife buys Triton Medical, expanding access to mobility solutions in Central Florida
May 18, 2026HME News Staff
LADY LAKE, Fla. – SpinLife, part of Numotion, has acquired Triton Medical and opened a new retail location in Lady Lake, Fla., strengthening its presence in Central Florida and enhancing services to the growing Lady Lake and The Villages communities.
The location, which now operates as SpinLife – Lady Lake, will continue to be managed by Matt Chesshire, founder of Triton Medical.
“Matt built Triton Medical on a foundation of trust, service and deep local relationships,”...
Live at Home takes another step toward home access certification
May 15, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
FLUSHING, Mich. – VGM Live at Home (LAH) in April took another step toward launching its Institute of Home Access Professionals (IHAP) certification program by participating in an open house at the Victor House, a fully renovated “living showroom” for home accessibility solutions.
The Victor House, a three-bedroom, two-bath residence in Flushing, Mich., serves as the backdrop for education and training videos that will make up the coursework for the IHAP program. The home...
Lifeway sharpens webinar strategy to drive clinician action
April 24, 2026Tracy Orzel
HARTFORD, Conn. – Lifeway Mobility’s webinar series, “Home Modifications for Better Patient Outcomes,” began in 2021 as a way for the company to stay in front of discharge planners during the COVID-19 pandemic. Five years later, the goal has shifted: Clinicians now understand why home modifications matter but need practical guidance on how to implement them quickly and effectively.
“In 2021, the need was connection and awareness,” said Amy Reid, director of...
Nick Boyer helps build pipeline of ATPs at Reliable
April 24, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In a complex rehab technology (CRT) market where the number of assistive technology professionals (ATPs) on staff can determine a company’s growth, Nick Boyer has developed a training course that has helped Reliable Medical keep pace with its expansion plans.
Boyer, vice president of CRT growth and integration, rolled out the course last year, helping three rehab technology suppliers (RTSs) and four technicians pass RESNA’s ATP exam. Already this year, one...
Power seat elevation: Stakeholders warn against rolling back coverage
April 17, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WASHINGTON – Leaders of the ITEM Coalition and NCART gave oral testimony during an open meeting on March 25 strongly opposing a proposal to reverse course and deny coverage for power seat elevation for certain Group 2 non-complex power wheelchairs (K0830 & K0831).
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in February issued a proposed local coverage determination (LCD) for a not reasonable and necessary determination for power seat elevation for these wheelchairs based on their...