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Ultralightweight Frame Upgrade Bill Heads to Full Committee Following Markup
The Choices for Increased Mobility Act will be considered by the Energy & Commerce committee in the U.S. House.

[Updated May 22] The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) reported May 22 that H.R. 1703 passed the U.S. House’s Energy and Commerce committee with a unanimous 45-0 vote on May 21. The House bill that would provide a clearer path for Medicare beneficiaries to upgrade to titanium or carbon fiber frames for their ultralightweight wheelchairs…

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Commentary: Study Says CRT Skills Among Hardest for AI to Replace
Patient assessment, relationship development are not easy for artificial intelligence to currently achieve.

Here’s your daily affirmation: Your Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) work is not easily replicated. That’s according to a new report that said the skills you use every day are among those “most likely to protect jobs from being replaced by AI [artificial intelligence].” The April study from Click Finder, a digital marketing agency based in…

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Apple Launches Power Wheelchair Eye-Tracking Function on Vision Pro
The system is launching in partnership with Tolt Technologies and LUCI.

Apple has launched an eye-tracking system designed as an alternative driving control choice for power wheelchair riders. “Leveraging the precision eye-tracking system on Apple Vision Pro, a new power wheelchair control feature offers users a responsive input method for compatible alternative drive systems,” Apple said in a May 19 announcement. “With Vision Pro, eye tracking…

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Abilities International Accessibility Conference Heads to Chicago in June
The conference is offering special registration pricing this week to commemorate Global Accessibility Awareness day.

After making its debut in March in Long Beach, California, then arriving in Edison, New Jersey, at the end of April, the Abilities International Accessibility Conference heads to the Chicago area June 11-12. The conference, taking place at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, features two educational tracks — Improving Patient Outcomes and Adapted Living —…

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Circle Specialty Launches Axis Therapy Bench for Kids
The adjustable bench is available in three sizes.

Circle Specialty has launched the Axis Therapy Bench, a highly adaptable seating solution to support children during occupational and physical therapy sessions in healthcare settings, in school and at home. “Engineered to promote proper positioning, balance and control, the Axis Therapy Bench helps children stay comfortable, engaged and focused during learning, play and therapeutic sessions,”…

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Ultralightweight Frame Upgrade Bill Heads to Full Committee Following Markup
The Choices for Increased Mobility Act will be considered by the Energy & Commerce committee in the U.S. House.

[Updated May 22] The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) reported May 22 that H.R. 1703 passed the U.S. House’s Energy and Commerce committee with a unanimous 45-0 vote on May 21. The House bill that would provide a clearer path for Medicare beneficiaries to upgrade to titanium or carbon fiber frames for their ultralightweight wheelchairs…

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Take 5 Coffee Break: The Adaptive Automotive Edition
A closer look at Kia’s new wheelchair-accessible PV5; celebrating National Mobility Awareness Month.

If you saw this week’s story on Kia’s new PV5 wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) — aimed at rideshare and taxi applications, among others — check out @mikethecargeek’s 3-minute video tour at the New York Auto Show. PV5 WAV features include a laser indicator to guide wheelchair riders inside, a wheelchair securement system, and an occupant restraint…

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Mobility Management Webinar: Optimizing Reimbursement with Clinical, Intake Best Practices
The presentation, sponsored by ACU-Serve, is free to attend.

Yes, wheels make the wheelchair go round in Complex Rehab Technology — but getting those wheels rolling requires proper reimbursement. And that reimbursement hinges on providing the right documentation in an efficient and accurate way. Our May 19 webinar — Clinical and Intake Best Practices: Optimizing Reimbursement, sponsored by ACU-Serve, will discuss the best ways…

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Briefly: Numotion Adds to Leadership Team; CMS Expands New Provider Moratorium
Featuring Numotion and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Numotion Welcomes Chief Human Resources Officer Andrea Dedrick Numotion has added Andrea Dedrick to its leadership team. Dedrick is the national provider’s new chief human resources officer and brings more than 25 years of experience in medtech. Numotion said in describing Dedrick’s experiences, “She is recognized for enabling business growth through organizational transformation, strong leadership…

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New ACU-Serve President to Lead Company’s Innovation, Growth
Natasha Baria Mehta has extensive experience in revenue cycle management.

ACU-Serve has appointed a new president in a move that demonstrates the company’s ongoing investment in “growth, operational excellence and innovation across the healthcare revenue cycle management industry.” In a May 12 news announcement, ACU-Serve introduced President Natasha Baria Mehta. “In this role, Mehta will oversee operational strategy, organizational performance and long-term growth initiatives across…

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Braze Mobility Launches BrazeCam Backup Camera in US
The camera expands wheelchair riders’ ability to safely reverse and navigate in small spaces.

Braze Mobility’s BrazeCam backup camera is now available to order for wheelchair users in the United States. In an announcement, the Toronto-based tech company said, “BrazeCam addresses a common challenge for wheelchair users: limited awareness of what’s behind them when reversing or navigating tight spaces. While BrazeCam is a standalone solution, it is designed to…

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