Results of a new poll conducted by KFF (formerly the Kaiser Family Foundation) show that a large majority of Americans have favorable views of Medicare and Medicaid, regardless of political party affiliation. While President Donald Trump’s incoming administration and a new Congress have discussed slashing Medicaid funding —reporting this month from Politico mentioned potentially $2.3…
Poll: Medicare, Medicaid Remain Hugely Popular as Trump Administration Takes Over
Sunrise Medical Launches Dynamic Movement Option for LECKEY MyWay+ Gait Trainer
The new option supports pedaling in an upright, extended position.
Seating teams now have a brand-new option to consider for their clients using LECKEY MyWay+ gait trainers. In a Jan. 23 announcement, Sunrise Medical introduced the LECKEY MyWay Pedal, “a revolutionary new option for the MyWay+ Gait Trainer that introduces elliptical motion in standing to promote dynamic movement and enhanced walking ability.” The MyWay Pedal…
VGM Adds VP of Vendor Contract Management
The new member of the organization’s leadership team has extensive health-care experience.
VGM & Associates has a new VP of vendor contract management. In a Jan. 20 announcement, the member services organization said health-care veteran Randy Piper has been brought aboard to drive new vendor business development, optimize contracts, and ensure compliance across vendor agreements. “Randy is a welcome addition to VGM & Associates to lead initiatives…
Mike McCarthy Joins ATLAS Technology Group
The software and business management provider named McCarthy its new director of growth.
ATLAS Technologies has added Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) veteran Mike McCarthy to its leadership team. In a Jan. 16 press release, ATLAS said McCarthy — who has held positions with CRT manufacturers and providers during his career — had become the company’s new director of growth. “Mike is a highly accomplished professional with a proven…
Ultralightweight Wheelchair Upgrade Bill Introduced in Senate
The bill provides a path for wheelchair riders to upgrade to titanium or carbon fiber frames.
Once again, a bill to provide a path for ultralightweight wheelchair riders to upgrade to titanium or carbon fiber frames has been introduced in the Senate. The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) announced the bill’s introduction in a Jan. 27 bulletin. “The Choices for Mobility Act, S. 247, closely follows titanium/carbon fiber legislation introduced in…
Briefly: Florida University Receives ALS Gift; Medtrade to Feature CRT Live Demos
Featuring Nova Southeastern University and Medtrade.
Philanthropist Pledges $20 Million to Florida University for ALS Work Nova Southeastern University (NSU) has received a $20 million bequest from a philanthropist whose late wife had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In a Jan. 9 news announcement, NSU, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, said the gift came from David Husman, founder and chairman of Heartland…
The Science of Seat-to-Floor Height
How this seemingly basic wheelchair measurement can impact a client’s overall mobility experience.
A successful wheeled mobility intervention is the culmination of dozens of measurements and the optimal combination of hundreds of components, all brought together in precisely the best way. Of all the numbers to come out of a seating evaluation, seat-to-floor measurements might seem among the most basic — merely the inches or centimeters from the…
Measuring for Seat-to-Floor Heights: It’s All in the Numbers
Accurate seat-to-floor height measurements are crucial to seating systems. So is knowing how to take those measurements.
Creating optimal seat-to-floor height depends on many factors, including knowing which measurements are most important. “Popliteal to heel is a crucial anatomical measurement for determining seat-to-floor height (to ensure adequate ground clearance) while considering how much knee flexion will be incorporated while seated,” said Jessica Presperin Pedersen, OTD, MBA, OTR/L, ATP/SMS, North American director of…
RESNA Calls for Submissions to Developers’ Showcase, Student Design Challenge
Submissions may be chosen for display at the RESNA conference in Chicago in May.
In preparation for its May conference, the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) is calling for submissions for its Developers’ Showcase and Student Design Challenge. The Developers’ Showcase “features new products, products under development, and products that are currently being enhanced or redesigned,” RESNA said in its call. “All types of…
Power Assist’s Exhilarating Evolution
With more designs available, seating teams can better choose the best option for every client.
Once upon a time, power assist for manual wheelchairs was dominated by hub-mounted designs incorporated into the wheelchair’s rear wheels. But over the years, those venerable in-hub systems were joined by power-assist systems that mount to the front or the back of folding or rigid wheelchairs to provide more choices for wheelchair riders and seating…