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Toyota seeks to overcome ‘market failure’

by: 
Liz Beaulieu
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08/29/2018
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Mobility

YARMOUTH, Maine – The Toyota Mobility Foundation has made a splash in the mobility market recently—with research that shows that current technology is outdated (and sometimes painful), and with a Mobility Unlimited Challenge that will help spur innovation.

Numotion formalizes contributions

‘It’s a way of life at the company,’ CEO says
 by: 
Liz Beaulieu
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08/29/2018
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Mobility

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Numotion’s new foundation will serve as a “more strategic vehicle” for the company’s growing charitable contributions, says CEO Mike Swinford.

FODAC plans third trip to Puerto Rico

by: 
Liz Beaulieu
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08/29/2018
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Mobility

TUCKER, Ga.

Miller’s adds to fleet

by: 
Liz Beaulieu
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08/29/2018
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Mobility

AKRON, Ohio – Miller’s has another mobile workshop for building seating systems onsite, this one a miniature version.

PA program spreads out

Stakeholders continue to laud program, but they’re still keeping an eye on it
 by: 
Liz Beaulieu
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08/24/2018
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Mobility

WASHINGTON – Industry stakeholders expect it to be mostly business as usual on Sept. 1, when CMS is set to expand a demonstration project requiring prior authorizations for standard power mobility devices nationwide.

ATP survey paints gray picture

‘There are not a lot of ATPs below that 42 age group’
 by: 
Liz Beaulieu
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08/17/2018
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Mobility

PITTSBURGH – Complex rehab stakeholders need to recruit more ATPs—stat.

Nearly 25% of the current pool of ATPs could be retired in five years, according to the results of a recent survey conducted by the University of Pittsburgh and NCART.

CRT providers report reduced access, NCART survey finds

by: 
HME News Staff
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08/17/2018
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Mobility

WASHINGTON – An alarming 65% of complex rehab providers say CMS’s application of bid-related pricing to accessories for complex manual wheelchairs has reduced their ability to provide these products to Medicare beneficiaries, according to a new survey from NCART.

‘It’s as much design as anything’

by: 
Liz Beaulieu
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07/30/2018
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Mobility

BILLINGS, Mont. – While some HME companies look to home modifications as a good “offshoot” business, Robin Campbell launched Accessible Home Solutions from the ground up about a year ago.

Survey: Mobility devices hamper employment

by: 
HME News Staff
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07/27/2018
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Mobility

YARMOUTH, Maine – The majority of wheelchair users say using a mobility device has negatively impacted them while working or job hunting, according to a new survey.

There’s no place like home

Blackburn’s sees steady growth in accessibility
 by: 
Liz Beaulieu
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07/03/2018
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Mobility

TARENTUM, Pa. – The home accessibility division of Blackburn’s Medical recently received the “Heavy Hitter Award” from Harmar, another sign that business has been good for the company.

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