Florida has announced a temporary moratorium that stops the enrollment of new durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers for the state’s Medicaid program. Florida’s announcement on March 26 follows a Feb. 25 announcement from the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of a six-month moratorium on…
Moratorium: Florida Stops Enrolling New Medicaid DME Suppliers
What I Learned at the Abilities Conference in Long Beach
11 classes, barely a lectern in sight
Lecterns probably felt a little left out at the Abilities International Accessibility Conference in Long Beach, California. They were present in the breakout rooms and ballrooms at the Long Beach Convention Center, March 26-27. But they weren’t focal points of the educational sessions, aside from displaying continuing education unit (CEU) codes at the end. Even…
Commentary: My Takeaways from the Premiere Abilities International Accessibility Conference
The Abilities Expos' first professional conference took place in Long Beach, California, March 26-27.
The Abilities International Accessibility Conference — a professional conference by Raccoon Media, owner of the consumer-focused Abilities Expo — made its debut at the Long Beach Convention Center, March 26–27 (with the Southern California Abilities Expo co-located over the weekend, March 27–29). The general setup: The conference featured several different tracks, though attendees were free…
Paul Banz Joins Kalogon Sales Team
The CRT industry veteran will oversee international growth for the seating manufacturer.
Industry veteran Paul Banz has joined seating manufacturer Kalogon as vice president of sales. “The hire comes on the heels of the company’s recent opening of a new 20,000 square-foot production facility and supports Kalogon’s aggressive growth strategy in both domestic and international markets,” the seating company said in a March 23 news announcement. Banz…
Commentary: 4 Takeaways from the DME MAC PMD/Seat Elevation LCDs Meeting
Individual consideration, prior authorization and other key talking points from the March 25 virtual event.
If our same-day coverage of the March 25 DME MAC-hosted local coverage determinations (LCDs) meeting for power mobility devices and seat elevation was TL;DR — here are the highlights, as well as our take on their potential impact. — It’s all about preserving individual consideration and access. The DME MACs — Noridian Healthcare Solutions (Jurisdictions…
DME MAC Meeting: Industry Advocates for Individual Consideration of Seat Elevation on Group 2 Power Wheelchairs
The March 25 meeting included remarks from the ITEM Coalition and NCART.
Two industry speakers shared policy history, clinical evidence and personal experiences in making a passionate case for preserving seat elevation access at the March 25 DME MAC meeting on local coverage determinations (LCDs) for power mobility devices (PMD) and wheelchair options and accessories. The public meeting was cohosted by DME MACs Noridian Healthcare Solutions (Jurisdictions…
March 2026: Defending Seat Elevation for Group 2 Power Chairs
Seat elevation coverage for Group 2 power wheelchairs (HCPCS codes K0830 and K0831) has stakeholders debating the importance of maintaining access, regardless of client diagnosis. Plus: Power wheelchair manufacturers speak out, and the uniqueness of Complex Rehab Technology. Read the digital edition by filling out the form below.
Merits Partnership with Motivation Restarts Global Wheelchair Production, Distribution
Motivation supports wheelchair provision and training in areas with limited access to mobility devices.
Merits Health Products has partnered with Motivation to restart the production and global distribution of the Motivation wheelchair line, “restoring access to mobility solutions relied upon by rehabilitation providers, humanitarian organizations, and adaptive sports programs around the world,” the manufacturer said in a March 16 press release. “For more than three decades, Motivation Charitable Trust…
Mobility Management Take 5: Play Ball!
Jason Benetti, creator of the “Awkward Moments” series with the Cerebral Palsy Foundation, will call MLB Sunday night games.
With Major League Baseball’s (MLB) opening day set for March 25, this week’s Take 5 highlights Jason Benetti, lauded broadcaster for the Detroit Tigers who will also call the play by play for Sunday primetime games on NBC and its Peacock streaming service. Benetti, who has cerebral palsy, worked with the Cerebral Palsy Foundation to…
Sunrise Medical Launches JAY LitePro Seat Cushion for Active Self-Propellers
The adjustable skin protection cushion has a profile of less than 2 inches.
Sunrise Medical has introduced the JAY LitePro for highly active, self-propelling wheelchair riders. The manufacturer described the new adjustable skin protection cushion as “one of the lightest and lowest profile” on the market. “Designed specifically for highly active self-propellers, the JAY LitePro delivers adjustable pressure management, enhanced breathability and exceptional stability — all in an…