The aging of the world’s population along with improved survival rates will cause the number of people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to rise sharply over the next 15 years, according to a new study published in Annals of Clinical and Transitional Neurology. The study — Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Prevalence Projection in 2040: A…
Not So Rare: Study Says Number of People Living with ALS Will Jump in Next 15 Years
Study Calculates First-Year Costs for Newly Diagnosed ALS Medicare Beneficiaries
New ALS patients had higher costs for acute care, prescription medications and durable medical equipment.
A new study has revealed the financial costs for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in the first year after diagnosis. The research led by the ALS Association and published in the October edition of The American Journal of Managed Care said the average Medicare beneficiary diagnosed with ALS racked up first-year medical expenses of…
Briefly: ISS 2025 App Now Available; New ALS Navigator Helps Patients, Families with Insurance Denials
Featuring the International Seating Symposium and the ALS Association.
ISS 2025 App Now Available If you’re heading to Pittsburgh next week, download the International Seating Symposium’s (ISS) app to keep track of your educational sessions, meetings, and conference events. The cvent events app is free to download and is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Scan the QR code to…
Briefly: NYC Taxi Fleet Still Not Adequately Accessible; ALS Researcher Wins Award
Featuring United Spinal, the American Academy of Neurology, the American Brain Foundation, and the ALS Association.
Federal Judge: NYC Taxis Still Not Meeting Accessibility Agreement United States District Court Judge George Daniels has criticized New York City for failing, again, to meet its obligation to ensure that half of its taxicabs are wheelchair accessible. The City, a nonprofit newsroom that covers New York, reported on May 7 that Manhattan federal judge…
Briefly: Permobil Launches Power Standing Functional Guide; ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Turns 10
Featuring Permobil and the ALS Association.
Permobil Launches Functional Guide on Power Standing Permobil has introduced a functional guide that combines the clinical benefits of power wheelchair standing with real-life feedback from power standing clients. The new Functional Guide to Power Standing Evidence, the manufacturer said in a May 8 bulletin, “offers a quick glance on the impact of standing on…
AAHomecare: Medicare Advantage Plans Unfairly Restricting NIV Coverage
MA plans are swapping Respiratory Assistance Devices for Non-Invasive Ventilation devices.
The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) and the ALS Association are continuing their collaborative work on the issue of Medicare Advantage (MA) plans unfairly restricting coverage for non-invasive ventilation (NIV) devices. In an Oct. 13 update, AAHomecare said it partnered with the ALS Association to discuss these concerns with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid…