Tag: National Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers (NRRTS)

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Elaine Stewart, an ATP, CRTS, for National Seating & Mobility, has been involved in a leadership capacity at NRRTS for about 15 years, working her way up from chair review to past president, so when she says it’s important to be involved, she walks the talk.   Stewart, who, along with Carey Britton, was recently named a Simon Margolis Fellow, talked with HME News about why NRRTS is instrumental to the complex rehab industry and why she thinks the organization’s...

WASHINGTON – A recent fly-in and product expo organized by NCART and NRRTS was the perfect opportunity to lay the groundwork for several of the complex rehab industry’s top priorities, including getting CMS to move forward with coverage for power standing systems.   More than 200 attendees participated and more than 200 “congressional connections” were made as part of the virtual fly-in on Sept. 13.  “Efforts to get CMS to open the comment period...

WASHINGTON – AAHomecare has launched a survey to learn what education topics would be most beneficial to an HME company’s livelihood and operations.   The association will use the results of the survey to help shape a curriculum featuring respected thought leaders from the HME Industry and beyond that addresses pressing concerns.  “In a recent industry survey, nearly 250 HME professionals nationwide shared business pain points revealing critical challenges impacting...

LUBBOCK, Texas – NRRTS has announced its 2024 board members. They are: Jason Kelln, president elect; Dave Nix, secretary; and Andrea Madsen, treasurer. At-large directors are: Stefanie Laurence, Chris Savoie, Anne Kieschnik, Denise Harmon, Parker Fadler and Chad Filer. Review chairs are: Kathy Fallon, Brian Coltman, Darrel Mullen, Michelle Harvey and Bernie Opp. Leaving the board is Tim Robinson, Doug Crana and Gerry Dickerson. Dickerson served additional terms as president due to COVID and...

LUBBOCK, Texas – NRRTS, with help from a team of clinicians, has developed a best practice guideline for wheelchair service, preventative maintenance and repair – something the organization hopes will, eventually, serve as a vehicle for better coverage and reimbursement.    NRRTS put out the four-page guideline – which was developed by Jack Fried, MS; Mark Schmeler, PhD, OTR/L, ATP; Richard Schein, PhD, MPH; Gede Pramana, PhD; Madelyn Betz, MS, ATP; Weesie Walker,...

LUBBOCK, Texas – NRRTS seeks nominations for its board of directors ahead of its annual elections in August. The organization is looking to fill three openings: two directors at large, who are voting members of the board; and one review chair, who is a voting member and who receives all completed NRRTS registrations for approval. Candidates for the latter must reside in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Vermont.  “NRRTS...

WASHINGTON – NCART and NRRTS have opened registration for their 2023 Virtual CRT Congressional Fly-in scheduled for Sept. 13. “Congress plays a critical role in protecting access to CRT,” the two organizations say. “Educating them about the importance of appropriate CRT access is a message that needs to be delivered directly by CRT users, clinicians, caregivers, family members, suppliers, manufacturers and others.” There is no cost to register and participate. Once registered,...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Aeroflow Healthcare has created a government relations program and hired Mindi Walker, an experienced lobbyist, to lead it.  The move will allow Aeroflow, a large supplier of products and services in the maternity, incontinence, sleep and diabetes markets, to help ensure equitable access to care at both the state and federal level.  “Aeroflow Healthcare has completed numerous advocacy initiatives to improve patient outcomes over the years, with the most...

LUBBOCK, Texas – NRRTS seeks input on new standards for wheelchair failures, repairs and maintenance. Using data on wheelchair component failure rates, NRRTS – with the help of Jack Fried, MS; Mark Schmeler, PhD, OTR/L, ATP; Richard Schein, PhD, MPH; Gede Pramana, PhD; Madelyn Betz, MS, ATP; Weesie Walker, ATP/SMS; and Mark Sullivan – has developed a guideline for registrants to achieve consumer safeguards and high-quality service for wheelchair repairs and maintenance. NRRTS developed...

LUBBOCK, Texas - NRRTS has completed nearly 50% of its CRT Supplier Certificate Program, now offering courses 1-6 on its website.   The goal is to complete all 14 courses by the end of 2023.  “The more we finish, the more excited we get," said Weesie Walker, executive director of NRRTS. “The way it's laid out—it’s easy for us to go back and update, add or take away things as they change.”  The courses, which range from one to three hours...