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VGM Announces Two Leadership Promotions
VGM & Associates has promoted two of its marketing leaders. In a March 22 news announcement, the member service organization said it has promoted Krista McNurlen to SVP, business operations. McNurlen previously served as SVP, marketing, starting in April 2021. Also, Mandi Rogers has been promoted to VP, marketing. Rogers previously served as VGM’s senior…AAHomecare: HME Suppliers Still Suffering After Change Healthcare Cyberattack
Association has reached out to policymakers to explain the disruptions in claims processing.
Home medical equipment (HME) suppliers are still reporting significant disruptions in timely claims and payment processing following the cyberattack on Change Healthcare, the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) said in a March 20 bulletin. As a response to what AAHomecare called an “unprecedented disruption,” the association said it sent letters the week of March 11…Editor’s Note: Abilities Expo Kicks Off in Los Angeles
The consumer show series has plenty to offer professionals, as well.
The Los Angeles Abilities Expo — the series’ first stop of 2024 — provided the perfect start to my Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) event year. Yes, the Abilities Expo is a consumer-focused show series. But even as an event that focuses on families, the Abilities Expo’s Los Angeles stop had plenty to offer CRT professionals,…Briefly: RESNA Offers Free ATP Webinar; NCART Has a New Member
Featuring the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America and the National Coalition of Assistive & Rehab Technology.
RESNA to Host Free ATP Certification Pop-Up The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) is hosting an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) eligibility Webinar for industry stakeholders who have questions about RESNA’s certification program. The session will take place Thurs., March 28, at 12 noon Eastern, and will include discussions on what…United Spinal Seeks Nominees for StrongWheeled Together Awards
This year’s theme is “The Idea of Community.”
United Spinal is seeking nominations for this year’s StrongWheeled Together Awards, which celebrate “the best and brightest wheelchair users from around the nation,” the organization said in a March 19 social media post. The theme of the 2024 awards is “The Idea of Community.” The StrongWheeled Together Awards comprise three categories: Community Voice: The Barry…Canadian Government to Launch National Air Accessibility Summit in May
Wheelchair riders have been vocal about airlines severely damaging their wheelchairs and seating.
Canada’s federal government plans to host its first National Air Accessibility Summit in May in Ottawa. A March 18 news announcement said the summit will be cohosted by Pablo Rodriguez, the Canadian Minister of Transport, and Kamal Khera, the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities. “The government of Canada continues to work towards…Briefly: Supporting Maui; Abilities Expo Heads to New Jersey
Featuring United Spinal Association and the Abilities Expo.
United Spinal Grants Helps Maui Wheelchair Riders Following August’s devastating wildfires on Maui, United Spinal Association’s Ready to Roll program began distributing disaster relief grants, the organization said in a March 13 news announcement. Among the grant recipients was the Kelea Foundation, a Maui non-profit organization “dedicated to making sports and the ocean accessible to…Reporter’s Notebook: 5 ‘First Looks’ at Abilities Expo L.A.
Editor Laurie Watanabe on new seating and wheeled mobility for 2024.
As much as I appreciate a great product demonstration video — and there are some excellent ones out there — Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) is a kick-the-tires sort of industry. Nothing replaces the ability to personally lay hands on seating and wheeled mobility: to lift an ultralightweight frame, to fold a folding wheelchair, to swing…Briefly: NCART Posts Payer Relations Position; SMA Organization Approves Grant
Featuring the National Coalition for Assistive and Rehab Technology and Cure SMA.
NCART Seeks Manager of Payer Relations The National Coalition for Assistive and Rehab Technology (NCART) is seeking a Manager of Payer Relations who will be “responsible for implementing and managing the NCART State Advocacy Program,” according to the organization’s website. “The individual will monitor, analyze, report and work with a team of dedicated payer and…RESNA Launches Updated SMS Exam
New exam comprises industry standards, tech advances and professional conduct.
The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) has relaunched its Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) certification exam. The exam has been on hiatus since November 2023, while RESNA updated its content. In a March 8 announcement, RESNA said the update included aligning the exam “with the latest industry standards and technological…Mobility News See More >
VGM Announces Two Leadership Promotions
Both promotions come from the organization’s marketing division.
VGM & Associates has promoted two of its marketing leaders. In a March 22 news announcement, the member service organization said it has promoted Krista McNurlen to SVP, business operations. McNurlen previously served as SVP, marketing, starting in April 2021. Also, Mandi Rogers has been promoted to VP, marketing. Rogers previously served as VGM’s senior…
AAHomecare: HME Suppliers Still Suffering After Change Healthcare Cyberattack
Association has reached out to policymakers to explain the disruptions in claims processing.
Editor’s Note: Abilities Expo Kicks Off in Los Angeles
The consumer show series has plenty to offer professionals, as well.
Briefly: RESNA Offers Free ATP Webinar; NCART Has a New Member
Featuring the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America and the National Coalition of Assistive & Rehab Technology.
United Spinal Seeks Nominees for StrongWheeled Together Awards
This year’s theme is “The Idea of Community.”
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United Spinal Announces Wheelchair Securement Project
The new SecureRide coalition is working on a new wheelchair securement standard.
United Spinal is working on a new wheelchair securement standard designed for “safer, more accessible, and seamless independent travel in the future.” In a Nov. 20 announcement, United Spinal launched the SecureRide coalition with the mission of “developing a wheelchair securement standard that can be applied to personal vehicles, rideshares, public transit, as well…
CMS Announces Preliminary Coding Recommendations for Powered Seat Elevation
Stakeholders are invited to present comments during a Nov. 30 coding meeting.
University of Pittsburgh RSTCE Launches ISS 2023: On-Demand
Course bundles feature presentations from the live event in April.
AI Imagines CRT
When the Innovation Needed Is a Knee Block
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AAHomecare: HME Suppliers Still Suffering After Change Healthcare Cyberattack
Association has reached out to policymakers to explain the disruptions in claims processing.
Home medical equipment (HME) suppliers are still reporting significant disruptions in timely claims and payment processing following the cyberattack on Change Healthcare, the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) said in a March 20 bulletin. As a response to what AAHomecare called an “unprecedented disruption,” the association said it sent letters the week of March 11…