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Golden Technologies Introduces Cricket LT Carbon Travel Power Wheelchair
The new travel power chair was designed to be cost effective.

Golden Technologies has launched the Cricket LT GP309, a folding, carbon fiber power wheelchair that weighs just 25.8 lbs. without its battery, cushion and drink holder. In a July 1 announcement, Golden, based in Old Forge, Pennsylvania, said the Cricket LT GP309 was designed with cost effectiveness in mind. The Cricket LT GP309 folds side…

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Medicare Proposed Rule: Eliminate Face-to-Face Requirement for Replacement DMEPOS
While a rule change could save time, replacing durable medical equipment without a new evaluation also raises concerns.

The new prospective payment system proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is clarifying that a face-to-face examination is not always needed for replacement durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) orders. CMS also released a fact sheet on July 1, the same day as the Calendar Year 2027 Home…

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Commentary: Abiding by CRT’s ‘It Depends’
Complex Rehab Technology’s north star honors the unique nature of every client.

A few weeks ago, I attended a presentation by a fellow editor in our publishing division. (Yes, editors have CEU-like classes, in case you wondered, but why would you?) The class was about using active voice (“The front-wheel-drive power chair easily climbed the obstacle”) vs. passive voice (“The obstacle was easily climbed by the front-wheel-drive…

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Study: High-Tech AAC Dramatically Improves Outcomes for Users with CP, ALS
The Dynavox-commissioned study also showed benefits for caregivers.

A new study commissioned by Dynavox Group demonstrated that the use of high-tech augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) can enormously impact the functionality and quality of life for both the AAC users and their caregivers. “Exploring the Benefits of Assistive Communication” was described as a health economic study conducted in the United States by Augur…

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Mobility Management Product of the Year Awards Deadline Extended to Friday, July 10
The deadline for the inaugural Mobility Management (MM) Product of the Year (POY) Awards program has been extended to Friday, July 10 at 11:59pm CDT.

The inaugural MM POY Awards recognize innovative, evidence-informed products, solutions and technologies that deliver real-world impact by improving quality of life, care, safety, and operational effectiveness across the CRT industry. Manufacturers (or their representatives) serving the CRT industry are eligible to nominate their products, solutions and technologies across 15 categories, including: Accessibility, Universal Design & Inclusive…

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DOT: Education Now Mandatory for Airline Employees Handling Wheelchairs, People with Disabilities
Final rule provision went into effect June 17.

Airline employees and contractors who physically assist passengers with disabilities and their wheelchairs or scooters must now receive annual hands-on training. The final rule was announced Dec. 16, 2024, by Pete Buttigieg, who at that time was secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The training requirement in the “Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air…

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NSM Named Exclusive CRT Distributor of Wandercraft Eve Exoskeleton
Eve is a self-balancing personal exoskeleton for home use.

National Seating & Mobility (NSM) is preparing to become the exclusive Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) distributor of the Wandercraft Eve, a self-balancing personal exoskeleton created for use at home. In a June 25 announcement, NSM noted that the Eve “is currently under FDA [U.S. Food & Drug Administration] regulatory review, with launch anticipated in summer…

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Study: Researchers Examine Link Between Pressure Injuries, UTIs in Surgical Patients
The authors noted the prevalence in urinary tract infections for people living with spinal cord injury.

A study this spring about the relationship between pressure injuries and urinary tract infections (UTIs) in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) underlines the need for close monitoring for infections. The study — Microbial and inflammatory profiling of pressure injuries and urinary tract infections in spinal cord injury: a prospective cohort study — was published…

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DMEPOS Suppliers Lead Medicare in Improper Payment Errors: MedPAC
The error rate for DMEPOS suppliers reached 24.2%, nearly four times the overall Medicare fee-for-service improper payment rate.

Providers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) posted the highest improper payment rate among all Medicare provider types in fiscal 2025, with documentation failures driving the majority of errors that cost the federal program billions of dollars. The error rate for DMEPOS suppliers reached 24.2%, which was nearly four times the overall…

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Research: Combination of Nickel-Zinc Batteries, Supercapacitors Successfully Powers PMDs
A new study from University of Pittsburgh authors discusses improved battery range with less environmental impact.

A new study has examined the feasibility of using nickel-zinc batteries (NiZn) batteries accompanied by supercapacitors on power mobility devices. The research — Design and Feasibility of a Nickel–Zinc Battery-to-Supercapacitor Hybrid Power System with Active Voltage-Gap Control for Powered Mobility Devices — was published by Basel, Switzerland-based Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) on June 12.…

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