ATP Series
Size matters when power & manual chairs need to fit into the real world
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Oct 01, 2014
Article describes long-ago Medicare fraud schemes without updated information.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Aug 27, 2014
Nearly 400 power wheelchair claims were examined in latest prepayment review.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- May 29, 2014
Ultralightweight wheelchair manufacturer will retain its highly popular branding, Permobil says.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- May 28, 2014
ATP Series
Today's Power Chairs Are Expected to Do It All — But How Will They Keep Up with Consumers' Powerful Demands?
The demands on power wheelchairs are greater than ever: They're expected to provide not only mobility, but also power to positioning systems, communications systems, respiratory equipment and consumer electronics. How are these demands impacting power chair designs... and what will come next?
Federal Register information says agency wants to add 12 states to the demonstration roster.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Apr 09, 2014
Pediatrics Series
We Cheer the Benefits of Independent Mobility for Young Children. But Does Dependent Mobility Get a Bad Rap?
The benefits of independent pediatric mobility are many, but what role can caregiver-propelled mobility play in the life of very young children? Is there room for both technologies to co-exist?
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Apr 01, 2014
Midline driving controls can now be installed on power chairs prior to customer delivery.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Mar 11, 2014
Providers who want to repair former Scooter Store equipment face problems with documentation and payment.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jan 29, 2014
Japanese manufacturer is taking online orders for California customers.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jan 09, 2014
Focus of final third-party audit is the manufacturer's new complaint handling system.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jan 09, 2014
Jurisdiction A DME MAC announces a charge denial rate sharply lower versus previous quarters.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jan 09, 2014
Pediatrics Series
Are grown-ups' expectations getting in the way of kids' potential independence?
Pediatrics Series
Do Kids Need to Be Ready for Independent Mobility? Or Does Independent Mobility Make Them Ready?
Are there prerequisite skills for very young children who could be candidates for power mobility? Should there be?
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jan 01, 2014