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CRT suppliers: ‘It’s about them’

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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...

Complex Rehab, iNRRTS, Weesie Walker


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Crispin Teufel

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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...

Complex Rehab, Ekso Bionics, National Seating & Mobility (NSM), spinal cord injury


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Cindi Petito

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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.  HME: Why were you...

Cindi Petito, Complex Rehab, VGM Live at Home


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Adam Frerichs

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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...

Assistive Technology Professional (ATP), Complex Rehab, Hoveround Mobility Solutions


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Mike McCarthy

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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...

ATLAS Technologies, Complex Rehab


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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...

Complex Rehab, iNRRTS


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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...

Complex Rehab, NCART, Telehealth


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Coverage, reform, technology among drivers of CRT

December 18, 2024Tracy Orzel

The push for better coverage in complex rehab continues to reshape the landscape, with experts highlighting key wins—most notably, securing funding for power seat elevation—and ongoing challenges as 2025 unfolds.  “Funding for power seat elevation definitely has been a huge win for the industry and the clients receiving this function on their power mobility devices,” said Jay Brislin, vice president of Quantum Rehab. “The amount of increased independence, social...

Complex Rehab, Invacare, NCART, Quantum Rehab


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Rachel Hibbs

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Mobility industry readies to convene at ISS 

December 11, 2024Liz Beaulieu, Editor

PITTSBURGH – The upcoming International Seating Symposium will feature longer and uninterrupted blocks of exhibit hall time, a Hands-On Zone for demoing equipment in real-life environments and a more diverse education program, organizers say.  Hours for the exhibit hall, which will span some 100,000 square feet and feature about 100 exhibitors, will include large blocks from 11:30 to 3:30 on March 20 and 11:30 to 2:30 on March 21.  “The nature of the convention center...

Complex Rehab, International Seating Symposium (ISS), seating and mobility


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Rehab Medical taps UHC exec for new role 

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Rehab Medical taps UHC exec for new role 

December 10, 2024HME News Staff

INDIANAPOLIS – Rehab Medical has appointed Michael Farrell to the newly created position of vice president of regulatory and funding. With nearly two decades of health care experience, Farrell has worked as a compliance consultant for various providers and previously served as vice president of revenue cycle management for UnitedHealthcare (UHC) and Optum. “I’ve been in the health care industry 15 years, providing operational guidance so facilities could build solid teams and implement...

Complex Rehab, Funding, Michael Farrell, Regulatory, Rehab Medical


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