The National Coalition for Assistive and Rehabilitation Technology (NCART) is accepting nominations for its board of directors through June 15. “This year, we will be using an open nomination format, designed to strengthen both transparency and member engagement,” said NCART Director of Operations Debi Renehan. “Under this approach, current directors whose terms are expiring may…
NCART Calls for Board of Director Nominations
Patient Organizations: Medicaid Interim Final Rule Will Cause Massive Coverage Loss
Advocacy groups are also concerned about documentation burdens.
Healthcare organizations — including a group of 48 nonprofit, nonpartisan patient associations — are expressing concern over the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) interim final rule requiring “80 hours per month of qualifying activities, such as employment, participation in certain work programs, or community service, or [enrollment] in educational programs at least half…
Sunrise Medical Introduces LECKEY BeMe Pediatric Seating System
The “infinitely configurable” system fits onto a high-low base and wheelchair bases.
The latest LECKEY launch from Sunrise Medical performs an array of positioning functions via a single “infinitely configurable” pediatric seating system. The LECKEY BeMe can be used on the brand’s Multi-Height and Tilt Indoor high-low base, thus functioning as an activity chair with robust positioning support. But to expand the range of kids’ adventures, the…
Medicaid Interim Final Rule Spells Out Work Requirements, Exemptions
Interim rule provisions are effective July 31, 2026.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) new interim final rule will implement “a new statutory requirement for certain adults in Medicaid to meet an 80-hours-per-month work requirement — sometimes referred to as Medicaid community engagement — as a condition of eligibility.” In its June 1 announcement, CMS said states “must generally implement this…
Take 5 Coffee Break: Circle Specialty’s Social Media; PWC Soccer World Cup Coming This Fall
Your weekly catch-up with the Complex Rehab Technology industry.
Circle Specialty has three new ways for Assistive Technology Professionals (ATPs), seating clinicians, clients, caregivers and other Complex Rehab Technology stakeholders to stay in the know. “These new channels will provide a central place for updates, product information, educational content, and announcements related to Circle Specialty’s growing portfolio of pediatric and adult positioning solutions,” industry…
Ultralightweight Upgrade Bill Advances to Full U.S. House of Representatives
A companion bill is also in the Senate.
H.R. 1703, the Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2025, has moved one step closer to becoming law. After advancing out of the House Energy & Commerce health subcommittee on May 13 by voice vote, the Energy & Commerce committee passed the bill unanimously, with a 45-0 vote, on May 21. The next step for…
Commentary: Study Says CRT Skills Among Hardest for AI to Replace
Patient assessment, relationship development are not easy for artificial intelligence to currently achieve.
Here’s your daily affirmation: Your Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) work is not easily replicated. That’s according to a new report that said the skills you use every day are among those “most likely to protect jobs from being replaced by AI [artificial intelligence].” The April study from Click Finder, a digital marketing agency based in…
Apple Launches Power Wheelchair Eye-Tracking Function on Vision Pro
The system is launching in partnership with Tolt Technologies and LUCI.
Apple has launched an eye-tracking system designed as an alternative driving control choice for power wheelchair riders. “Leveraging the precision eye-tracking system on Apple Vision Pro, a new power wheelchair control feature offers users a responsive input method for compatible alternative drive systems,” Apple said in a May 19 announcement. “With Vision Pro, eye tracking…
Abilities International Accessibility Conference Heads to Chicago in June
The conference is offering special registration pricing this week to commemorate Global Accessibility Awareness day.
After making its debut in March in Long Beach, California, then arriving in Edison, New Jersey, at the end of April, the Abilities International Accessibility Conference heads to the Chicago area June 11-12. The conference, taking place at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, features two educational tracks — Improving Patient Outcomes and Adapted Living —…
Circle Specialty Launches Axis Therapy Bench for Kids
The adjustable bench is available in three sizes.
Circle Specialty has launched the Axis Therapy Bench, a highly adaptable seating solution to support children during occupational and physical therapy sessions in healthcare settings, in school and at home. “Engineered to promote proper positioning, balance and control, the Axis Therapy Bench helps children stay comfortable, engaged and focused during learning, play and therapeutic sessions,”…