The driver who picked me up from LAX was young —a college kid, I thought, as I handed over my bags. I’ll call him Marcus. I’d just flown home from the American Association for Homecare’s (AAHomecare) legislative conference in Washington, D.C. I’d been up well before dawn to catch my flight out of Reagan National,…
Commentary: Stepping Back for a Closer Look
Commentary: Once Again, Wheelchairs Considered Second-Class Solutions
Medicare is now funding personal exoskeletons. But what’s so wrong about rolling?
In April, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Medicare coverage for personal exoskeletons. ReWalk (DBA: Lifeward), an exoskeleton manufacturer, praised the decision: “The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has officially revised its April 2024 Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) fee schedule to include a final lump-sum Medicare purchase…
Commentary: CRT’s Uniqueness Is Still a Mystery
The failure to truly understand the complexity of seating clients could hurt access.
I attended the Nov. 30 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) second biannual HCPCS Coding Cycle public meeting for the discussion about coding and reimbursement for power seat elevation. That part of the meeting lasted nearly two hours. Here’s my takeaway: The unique nature of Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) is still not wholly understood…
Commentary: My CRT Thanksgiving List
Reminiscing about Complex Rehab Technology victories this year.
Editor’s Note: A Mobility-Inspired Motorcycle?
Look! It has anti-tips!
Prior to helming Mobility Management, I worked at an industry magazine called Dealernews, which covered the motorcycle industry. Given those years, I have always seen hints of motorcycle engineering and design in wheelchairs. Ultralightweight wheelchair manufacturers often speak of being inspired by Formula 1 racecars, for example. But this might be the first time I’ve…