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Telehealth Update: Industry Organizations Comment on Latest Extension, 2025 Wins
While the latest continuing resolution provided another extension, a permanent telehealth option remains elusive.

Telehealth proved its efficacy during the heart of the COVID-19 public health emergency, when hospitals and clinics sharply limited in-person appointments, but wheelchairs and seating provision for Medicare beneficiaries still needed to move forward. The telehealth option isn’t the answer in every situation: It’s not a good fit where internet connections are unreliable or when…

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Final Rule Follow-Up: ‘Legacy’ Product Categories Out of Competitive Bidding’s Next Round
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ fact sheet has been updated.

The product categories for the next round of Medicare competitive bidding will look very different from what industry veterans are accustomed to seeing. According to a Dec. 9 bulletin from the American Association of Homecare (AAHomecare), “legacy product categories,” including oxygen, standard wheelchairs, CPAP systems, hospital beds “and others included in previous bidding rounds will…

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Mobility Management Product Awards: Empulse F35 Power Assist, Sunrise Medical
Empulse F35 Power Assist by Sunrise Medical has been named a 2025 Mobility Management Product Awards winner.

The Empulse F35 Power Assist by Sunrise Medical has been named a 2025 Mobility Management Product Award winner in the Mobility: Power-Assist Systems (For Manual Wheelchairs) — Front-Mounted category by Mobility Management. The Mobility Management Product Awards program honors outstanding product development in Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) and accessibility. Parker Landry-Murphy, Product Manager: Power Assist…

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Research: Walker Designs, Physical Requirements Don’t Support Some Seniors
A Cornell University study revealed a disconnect between the walking aids and health care professionals, as well.

A Cornell University study showed a considerable gap between many of today’s walkers and what seniors actually want and need in an assistive device. “Reimagining Assistive Walkers: An Exploration of Challenges and Preferences in Older Adults,” published this spring, used data from questionnaires completed by 24 older adults, 30 caregivers, and 27 health care professionals.…

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Permobil Adds CIO Katrin Blixt to Group Management Team
Blixt referred to technology as a catalyst for innovation.

Permobil has demonstrated its commitment to its information technology processes. In a Dec. 8 announcement, the complex seating and wheeled mobility manufacturer said Chief Information Officer Katrin Blixt had joined Permobil’s group management team. Blixt now reports directly to CIO Chuck Witkowski. “This move reflects Permobil’s strategic decision to fast-track its digital evolution, encompassing upgrades…

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Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare to Rebrand as Drive Medical
DeVilbiss becomes a brand under the Drive Medical umbrella.

Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare is reviving a very familiar name. In a Dec. 1 announcement, the company said it was rebranding “across all markets” to Drive Medical. “The move reflects a return to the company’s roots and establishes a brand platform designed to support continued leadership, future acquisitions and global partnerships,” Drive Medical said in the…

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Telehealth Update: Industry Organizations Comment on Latest Extension, 2025 Wins
While the latest continuing resolution provided another extension, a permanent telehealth option remains elusive.

Telehealth proved its efficacy during the heart of the COVID-19 public health emergency, when hospitals and clinics sharply limited in-person appointments, but wheelchairs and seating provision for Medicare beneficiaries still needed to move forward. The telehealth option isn’t the answer in every situation: It’s not a good fit where internet connections are unreliable or when…

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Raz Design Adds Travel Kit, Upholstery Options for Raze Line
The Raze functions as a raised toilet set, transfer tub seat, and shower bench.

Raz Design has added a travel kit and a tension-adjustable upholstery option to its Raze lineup. The Raze system functions as a raised toilet seat, a transfer tub seat, and a shower bench. It features a compact aluminum frame and multi-position, rotating legs to provide optimal stability in multiple configurations. The new Raze travel kit…

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ISWP Seeks to Raise $250K for Wheelchair Impact Fund
The International Society of Wheelchair Professionals supports wheelchair professional education worldwide.

As 2025 winds down, the International Society of Wheelchair Professionals (ISWP) is seeking donations to its Wheelchair Impact Fund, which supports wheelchair provision worldwide. “Appropriate wheelchair provision requires inclusive policies, access to a range of appropriate products, trained providers, comprehensive procurement systems, and real participation from wheelchair users,” ISWP Executive Director Alex Kamadu said in…

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