ATP Series
Products Within a Code Don't Always Aptly Compare
What makes a wheelchair seat cushion "adjustable," and what's the impact to funding and access when a HCPCS code is too inclusive?
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jan 01, 2019
Free Form system offers an alternative to traditional custom-molded seating.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Aug 09, 2018
NCART advice on how to keep CRT discussions going amid changes in D.C.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Aug 09, 2018
Editor's Note
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Aug 01, 2018
Funding Series
The current funding system skews against CRT. Is there a better way?
HCPCS codes, definitions, product groupings: How the current coding structure hurts consumers who use complex rehab technology.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Mar 01, 2018
Bill seeks to change funding policy that's currently based on competitive bidding numbers.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Sep 11, 2017
Medicare's policy change puts titanium frames out of reach for beneficiaries. What's next?
ATP Series
For Some Products, the Retail Option Cuts Through Funding Red Tape
For some complex rehab technology products, cash-pay sales cut through funding red tape.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Aug 01, 2017
Nearly half of the U.S. Senate signs on to letter for HHS Sec. Tom Price and CMS Administrator Seema Verma.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jul 17, 2017
Accessories for complex rehab wheelchair accessories aren't part of the newly announced policy.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jul 02, 2017
CRT Technology Showcase
New audit will focus on wheelchair accessory claims that were underpaid to providers.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- May 24, 2017
Bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Price and CMS Administrator Verma asks for DME and CRT reforms.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- May 24, 2017
Attendees span the entire complex rehab technology industry.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- May 08, 2017
Medicare Jurisdictions B and C have substantially cut payments for custom seats and backs, says NCART.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Apr 25, 2017
H.R. 1361 and S. 486 seek changes to current Medicare funding for complex rehab wheelchair accessories.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Mar 07, 2017