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Featuring NCART, NRRTS, the Clinician Task Force, and Conde Nast Traveller.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• May 31, 2023

Alexis Ward to Join AAHomecare in June

CRT policy/funding expert brings years of experience in working with Medicaid and managed care organizations.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• May 03, 2023

United Spinal Seeks to Expand Grassroots Advocacy Network

Advocates can participate in virtual and in-person meetings with policy makers.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Apr 26, 2023

United Spinal Calls for Coverage Denial Stories

Association is working with seating veteran Jean Minkel to put denials in front of policy makers.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Apr 05, 2023

Mobility Management Podcast: After Seat Elevation, What’s Next for NCART?

Wayne Grau and Mickae Lee discuss repair reform, funding for power standing, and NCART's 2023 plans.

• Apr 05, 2023

CMS to Offer Prior Authorization Option for PMD Accessories

A long list of accessories, from powered seating to seat cushions and backrests, is included.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Mar 28, 2023

CMS Seat Elevation Comment Period Closes March 17

NCART's comment recommends coverage for qualifying Medicare beneficiaries using Group 2, 3, 4, or 5 power wheelchairs.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Mar 15, 2023

Editor's Note

Commentary: The Big Potential of Thinking Small

Last week, Complex Rehab Technology advocates saw the payoff of small actions coming together.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Feb 21, 2023

Industry Rallies Support for Seat Elevation Proposed Decision

CMS is seeking public comment for the proposed decision through March 17.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Feb 21, 2023

CMS Issues Proposed Decision on Seat Elevation Coverage

New public comment period has opened for 30 days.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Feb 16, 2023

RESNA & CTF Seek Comments on Standing Position Paper

Paper is under a shortened comment period as industry awaits CMS coverage response.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Feb 07, 2023

Editor's Note

Commentary: Why I Don’t Understand CRT’s Repair Dilemma

When and why did "service" become such a controversial word?

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jan 11, 2023

Commentary

Editor's Note: Why is the ACAA Such a Mystery to Airlines?

Travel blogger Cory Lee Woodard just wanted his power chair back, Delta.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Nov 29, 2022

Industry Organizations Oppose Massachusetts Bill on Wheelchair Repair

NCART, HOMES, and AAHomecare have sent a letter objecting to the bill's focus on expanding wheelchair warranties.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Nov 16, 2022

Mobility Management Podcast: NCART’s Summer Successes & Fall Plans

The episode welcomes new Executive Director Wayne Grau.

• Oct 31, 2022

CMS Comment Period for Seat Elevation Draws Robust Response

CMS has also announced a next-steps timeline, NCART says.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Oct 06, 2022

Senate Co-Sign Letter Now Available to Support Power Standing & Seat Elevation

Letter asks CMS to support seat elevation funding and to prioritize consideration for funding of power standing.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Sep 22, 2022

Editor's Note

I Attended the CRT Virtual Fly-In. Here’s What It Was Like

Editor Laurie Watanabe on this year's meeting with Congress.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Sep 19, 2022

CRT Virtual Fly-In Draws Record Participation

Advocates met with nearly 300 Congressional offices at the event.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Sep 15, 2022

Sign-On Letter Urges CMS to Prioritize Funding Reconsiderations for Seat Elevation & Standing

New letter addresses the lack of a public comment period for power standing.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Sep 15, 2022