Tag: National Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers (NRRTS)
NRRTS ‘seizes’ momentum
June 21, 2024Liz Beaulieu, Editor
LUBBOCK, Texas – iNRRTS has spent the first part of 2024 contributing to repair reform efforts, hitting a milestone for its CRT Supplier Certification Program and engaging with its registrants in new ways, says Executive Director Andrea Madsen.
Madsen, along with Weesie Walker, former executive director of iNRRTS, teamed up for a webinar on May 23 to review the best practice guideline for wheelchair service, preventative maintenance and repair, and share why it matters in the...
NRRTS goes global
January 12, 2024Liz Beaulieu, Editor
LUBBOCK, Texas – NRRTS is rebranding to iNRRTS to better reflect its growing number of international registrants.
As of early January, the organization had 245 registrants in Canada and 27 registrants in Australia, a group that now makes up about one-third of total registrants.
“There are some significant differences in the pathways to funding in each country, but what we have found is there are some common issues, like how to assure people have access to up-to-date...
NRRTS becomes iNRRTS
January 8, 2024HME News Staff
LUBBOCK, Texas – NRRTS has announced that it has changed its name to iNRRTS effective immediately. “The additions of Canadian and Australian suppliers to the registry has made it clear to use that the need for quality complex rehabilitation technology does not stop at a geographical boundary,” said Carey Britton, ATP/SMS, CRTS, president of NRRTS. “We are excited to announce our new trade name, which reflects our commitment to advancing the field of complex rehab technology...
NRRTS puts out call for speakers
January 2, 2024HME News Staff
LUBBOCK, Texas – NRRTS is currently building out its 2024 education lineup and is looking for speakers to share their knowledge, experience and positive outcomes. The organization’s webinars consist of a one-hour presentation using Zoom by one or more speakers on a specific topic related to complex rehab technology that will benefit its registrants. NRRTS, an accredited IACET provider for CEUs, requires speakers to complete an application/learning design document containing three learning...
Jason Kelln on the ‘stellar nature’ of NRRTS
December 21, 2023Liz Beaulieu, Editor
LUBBOCK, Texas – For Jason Kelln, being a NRRTS registrant is a badge of honor and one of his main goals as president-elect is to raise awareness about the professionalism of the organization and what it adds to the complex rehab industry.
“The education we provide (and) the advocacy we do for our clients – I want to bring to the forefront the stellar nature of the people in this organization and what we do,” said Kelln, an ATP and CRTS who is the sales manager at...
Andrea Madsen on NRRTS’s ‘unifying factor’
December 8, 2023Liz Beaulieu, Editor
LUBBOCK, Texas – Andrea Madsen has the perfect combination of experience for a NRRTS executive director – she started her career in a business role and then became an ATP and CRTS.
Here’s what Madsen, who replaces Weesie Walker and who most recently worked at Numotion and was treasurer of NRRTS, had to say about her roots in business, her passion for complex rehab and her plans for the organization.
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NRRTS names new leader
November 13, 2023HME News Staff
LUBBOCK, Texas – NRRTS has selected Andrea Madsen, ATP, CRTS, as its new executive director effective today, Nov. 13, replacing Weesie Walker. Madsen, who previously served as the treasurer of the organization, brings more than 20 years of experience in the health care industry to her new role. “I know Andrea will be a tremendous asset in the role of executive director and I plan to help make this transition as smooth as possible,” said Walker, ATP/SMS. Madsen has been a NRRTS registrant...
Q&A: Elaine Stewart on seeking recognition
September 22, 2023Liz Beaulieu, Editor
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Elaine Stewart, an ATP, CRTS, for National Seating & Mobility, has been involved in a leadership capacity at NRRTS for about 15 years, working her way up from chair review to past president, so when she says it’s important to be involved, she walks the talk.
Stewart, who, along with Carey Britton, was recently named a Simon Margolis Fellow, talked with HME News about why NRRTS is instrumental to the complex rehab industry and why she thinks the organization’s...
Complex rehab stakeholders send ‘powerful message’
September 20, 2023Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WASHINGTON – A recent fly-in and product expo organized by NCART and NRRTS was the perfect opportunity to lay the groundwork for several of the complex rehab industry’s top priorities, including getting CMS to move forward with coverage for power standing systems.
More than 200 attendees participated and more than 200 “congressional connections” were made as part of the virtual fly-in on Sept. 13.
“Efforts to get CMS to open the comment period...
In brief: AAHomecare survey, Bigfoot sale, Medtronic lawsuit
September 8, 2023HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare has launched a survey to learn what education topics would be most beneficial to an HME company’s livelihood and operations.
The association will use the results of the survey to help shape a curriculum featuring respected thought leaders from the HME Industry and beyond that addresses pressing concerns.
“In a recent industry survey, nearly 250 HME professionals nationwide shared business pain points revealing critical challenges impacting...