Private equity firm Gauge Capital has acquired Reliable Medical. Broadly, the move signals continued investor interest in the Complex Rehabilitation Technology and mobility sector amid demographic tailwinds and persistent demand for specialized care. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “[Reliable CEO Charles Sargeant] and the broader Reliable management team have done an excellent…
Gauge Capital Invests in Reliable Medical, Sets Sights on Next Phase of Expansion
CMS Final Rule Restarts Competitive Bidding, Requires Annual DMEPOS Accreditation
Urological, ostomy and tracheostomy supplies were deemed to be appropriate for Medicare competitive bidding.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) home health calendar year 2026 final rule revives Medicare’s controversial competitive bidding program and requires annual accreditation for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) suppliers who bill Medicare. The long-awaited final rule was published on Nov. 28. Accreditation to become an annual requirement Accreditation, which…
Rehab Medical Launches RISE Initiative for Employee Development, Growth
The new program goes well beyond traditional employment benefits, the national provider said.
Rehab Medical has launched RISE, an employee-focused personal and professional development program. “This unified approach to employee success is built around six key pillars: mental, physical and financial health; skill building; career growth; and leadership,” the national provider said in a Sept. 16 press release. “These pillars are designed to support employees in their pursuit…
ATLAS Technology Hires RCM Specialist
Chenna Strange is experienced in working with Complex Rehab Technology and home medical equipment providers.
ATLAS Technology has hired a revenue cycle management (RCM) specialist to help its members make full use of its business efficiencies and solutions. The Las Vegas, Nevada-based company welcomed Chenna Strange in a Sept. 12 news announcement, saying, “With a proven background in CRT/HME [Complex Rehab Technology/home medical equipment] operations and client success, Strange brings…
Numotion Launches LMN Navigator to Facilitate Documentation Process
The new system can support therapists and other health-care professionals with limited seating evaluation experience.
Numotion has introduced a way to facilitate the intensive, highly detailed documentation work required for Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) orders. The new LMN [letter of medical necessity] Navigator is “a first-of-its-kind documentation platform designed to streamline, simplify and strengthen the process of completing mobility evaluations,” Numotion said in a Sept. 10 news announcement. “LMN Navigator…
Happy 15th: ATLAS Technology Celebrates Anniversary with New Website, Rebranding
ATLAS was created by a mobility provider looking for better software options.
ATLAS Technology is celebrating 15 years of serving Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) and home medical equipment (HME) providers. The revenue cycle management (RCM) software specialist announced a rebranding and the launch of a newly designed website in a July 29 press release. “Since its founding in 2010, ATLAS Technology has consistently pushed the boundaries of…
Proposed Rule in Depth: CMS Scrutinizes Accrediting Organizations, DMEPOS Suppliers
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services wants suppliers to be reaccredited annually.
The proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) takes a critical look at current accreditation policies and procedures for suppliers who bill Medicare for durable medical equipment, prosthetic, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS). The proposed rule — published in the Federal Register on July 2 as the Calendar Year 2026 Home Health…
Insurers Pledge to Streamline Prior Authorization, Ease Provider Burden: What CRT Should Know
AHIP says it is committed to improving the prior authorization process across commercial insurance.
The practices of the nation’s commercial insurance giants – tactics that have included stringent prior-authorization requirements – have increasingly come under scrutiny. In turn, members of Congress and federal health care regulators have called for drastic reform. Those calls for action are now starting to see progress, which could mean a more streamlined reimbursement landscape…
ATLAS Technology Launches AI Intake Functionality
New artificial intelligence features streamlines the intake process while reducing errors.
ATLAS Technology has introduced AI Intake, described as “a powerful new feature integrated within [ATLAS] HME/CRT enterprise software.” “Designed to streamline patient intake and enhance billing efficiency, AI intake empowers health-care providers with a seamless, cloud-based solution for managing orders and improving workflow — all from a single login,” the March 17 ATLAS announcement added.…
Briefly: NCART Reschedules Webinar; RESNA Offers Membership Card
Featuring the National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology and the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America.
NCART Reschedules Joint Webinar with U.S. Rehab The National Coalition for Rehab & Assistive Technology (NCART) has rescheduled its March 6 webinar, an event to be held in collaboration with U.S. Rehab. In a March 3 bulletin, NCART said the webinar “Future-Proofing Complex Rehab Technology: Strategies for Growth and Protection in 2025” will now be…