CRT advocates wrap successful lobbying day
By HME News Staff
Updated 10:33 AM CDT, Wed October 2, 2024
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rehab and NCART hosted about 70 meetings with various members of the House of Representative and the Senate on Sept. 24 to advocate for enhanced accessibility and support for individuals with disabilities. During the meetings, stakeholders urged members of Congress to support H.R. 5371 and the newly released S. 5154, which would allow consumers the choice to upgrade to a titanium or carbon fiber manual wheelchair, ensuring they have access to the best possible mobility solutions for their specific lifestyle. "It was truly exciting to see so many U.S. Rehab members in attendance, as well as national providers, manufacturers and technology companies coming together to support our industry,” said Tyler Mahncke, president of U.S. Rehab. “We made a significant difference in D.C., and we are already seeing progress with our ask on the carbon and titanium consumer choice upgrade bill.” Additionally, the organizations called on Congress to contact CMS Administrator Brooks-La Sure to expedite the coverage process for power standing systems. “The focus on meeting with representatives and senators on committees of jurisdiction will provide benefits for the industry in 2025 and beyond,” said Wayne Grau, executive director of NCART. “This is just the first step, as the CRT industry will continue to educate legislators about the incredible value they bring to constituents with CRT products and services.”
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