Tag: Complex Rehab
CRT stakeholders strategize to advance new tech
March 28, 2025Liz Beaulieu, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – Complex rehab technology stakeholders in a recent webcast outlined their priorities for 2025, including getting a bill passed that would improve access to high-tech ultralightweight manual wheelchairs.
Previous versions of the bill nearly passed in late 2024, but there was “a hiccup,” said Wayne Grau, executive director of NCART, which hosted the webcast with U.S. Rehab.
“We couldn’t get it passed because one senator decided he wanted...
Motion continues Rehab Expo
February 25, 2025HME News Staff
TORONTO – Motion has announced the return of its Motion Rehab Expo with 11 events scheduled across Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan in 2025. It’s the first time the company will hold an expo in Saskatchewan. Motion has also released a promotional video to showcase the expo, which comprises a complimentary full-day of education and networking event with presentations by leading health care professionals and equipment suppliers. This year marks the company’s...
HMS looks to ‘disrupt’ ATP model
February 21, 2025Liz Beaulieu, Editor
BRADENTON, Fla. – Hoveround Mobility Solutions (HMS) in February began offering flexible benefits to grow its network of assistive technology professionals (ATPs) in a competitive market.
Because it has a healthy referral stream from its parent company, Hoveround, which makes and provides standard mobility products, the company is trying to recruit more clinically focused ATPs, says Grant Klinedinst, director of CRT operations for HMS.
“Right now, we have a full pipeline...
CRT suppliers: ‘It’s about them’
February 14, 2025Liz Beaulieu, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – iNRRTS launched its online webinar series in January with a keynote session titled “Transforming Lives: The Purpose & Joy in CRT Service Delivery” to encourage its registrants to start the year off inspired.
“Anyone working as a CRT supplier knows that every day brings challenges and new opportunities, but sometimes the challenges seem so overwhelming, with paperwork, funding delays and resubmittals,” said Weesie Walker, ATP/SMS, former executive...
NSM becomes exclusive distributor for Ekso
February 10, 2025HME News Staff
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – National Seating & Mobility has partnered with Ekso Bionics Holdings to broaden access to Ekso’s Indego-powered exoskeleton device for individuals living with spinal cord injuries and other mobility challenges throughout North America. “NSM is committed to investing in resources and partnerships that enable us to bring the most advanced mobility and accessibility solutions to those we serve,” said Crispin Teufel, CEO of NSM. “We are proud to partner...
Cindi Petito on bridging the gap between CRT, home access
February 7, 2025Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WATERLOO, Iowa – Cindi Petito, the new director of VGM Live at Home, has worked in both the complex rehab technology and home access industries as a clinician, provider and business owner, making her the perfect fit to lead the company’s efforts to better connect the two markets.
Petito was originally named clinical networks for VGM & Associates in October of last year and is transitioning into this new role following Jim Greatorex’s retirement.
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Hoveround offers flexibility to ATPs
February 4, 2025HME News Staff
BRADENTON, Fla. – Hoveround Mobility Solutions has rolled out a range of flexible job benefits for assistive technology professionals (ATPs) who join the company’s team. Hoveround is offering its ATPs the opportunity to mentor the next generation of professionals and the ability to set their own hours or even work part-time, the company says in a press release. “Hoveround’s growth and success are rooted in the expertise and passion of our team,” said Adam Frerichs, CEO...
ATLAS taps CRT vet for role
January 29, 2025HME News Staff
LAS VEGAS – ATLAS Technologies has named Mike McCarthy, who has a proven track record in sales and leadership roles, most recently as territory sales manager for Merits Health Products, as director of growth. He has previously held leadership positions with MK Battery, Numotion, Quantum Rehab and National Seating & Mobility. “We are excited to have Mike join the ATLAS team,” said Bill Paul, president/CEO and owner of ATLAS Technologies. “His experience in the HME/CRT industry...
iNRRTS seeks input from service techs
January 29, 2025HME News Staff
LUBBOCK, Texas – iNRRTS will launch a survey aimed at gathering insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the delivery of CRT services. The survey seeks to explore various aspects of a CRT service technician's role, including current obstacles to daily operations, skill sets required to excel in today's tech landscape, training and development landscape, and workforce trends and demographics. "We believe that the valuable input about CRT service technicians and their...
NCART seeks to make telehealth flexibilities permanent
January 6, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – Now that Congress has extended telehealth flexibilities through March 2025, NCART says it will continue to work toward a permanent solution that allows PTs and OTs to receive coverage under Medicare for remote services related to the provision of complex rehab technology products. To preserve and protect access to CRT and promote continuity of care for beneficiaries, the organization says it will continue to advocate for permanently including PT and OT codes used in the provision...