Tag: NCART
Cost climate: What’s the impact on complex rehab?Â
September 27, 2023HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa, and WASHINGTON – U.S. Rehab and NCART have teamed up on a new survey to assess the impact of today’s radically changed business climate on the financial health of complex rehab technology companies.
The survey, conducted by Christy Ryken and her Strategic Marketing Services team at the University of Northern Iowa, seeks to gauge the impact of inflation and supply chain disruptions, as well as increased wages and shipping costs, says Wayne Grau executive director...
Complex rehab stakeholders send ‘powerful message’Â
September 20, 2023Liz Beaulieu, Editor
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...
NCART update: Awareness Week turnout, new supplier memberÂ
September 5, 2023HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – National CRT Awareness Week Aug. 14-18 saw more than 120 organizations and hundreds of individuals share stories, write articles, post videos, hold webinars and create new resources for advocacy, according to NCART. “The week accomplished exactly what we set out to do, which was develop a better understanding of complex rehab technology, the people who use it, how it’s prescribed and provided, and why access is so important,” the organization stated in a bulletin....
In brief: ResMed delays, AAH & CRT surveys, WellSky investment
August 25, 2023HME News Staff
SAN DIEGO – ResMed initiated an over-the-air update to its AirSense 11 devices on Aug. 23 to reduce the delay of patient therapy data into myAir and AirView and, ultimately, resolve transmission issues, according to an update posted to its website.
The company expects data to be available nightly in myAir and AirView within two weeks.
“While some patients may already be able to view their most recent therapy data in myAir, the process of restoring regular data updates...
NCART, U.S. Rehab seek insight on stability of CRT businesses
August 23, 2023HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – NCART and U.S. Rehab have joined forces to launch a comprehensive survey to gather real-time data on the financial stability of businesses within the complex rehab industry.
The convergence of factors such as inflation, wage increases, supply chain disruptions, and elevated shipping costs has led to a challenging environment that demands careful analysis and collective action, they say.
“Complex rehab technologies are experiencing pressure from many...
Stakeholders try to ‘take control’ of repair issues
August 4, 2023Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WASHINGTON – Stakeholders now have four specific asks, including reimbursement reform, for state Medicaid programs and other payers to increase access to repairs for wheelchairs.
“No. 1, you need to get paid for your travel and for your diagnosis time for repairs,” said Wayne Grau, executive director of NCART, during a recent industry webinar. “When I brought this up in two meetings I had with legislators – when I told them we don’t get paid for travel...
NCART elects new members, seeks pricing dataÂ
July 31, 2023HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – NCART has elected new members to its board of directors for the 2023-35 term. They are Bruce Bayes, president of Custom Mobility; John Goetz, consultant to Permobil; Larry Jackson, president of Sunrise Medical; Johnny Miller, president of Miller’s; Kyle Walker, regional vice president of Reliable Medical Supply; and Brett Zaer, president of Superior Mobility. “We’re very thankful to the strong and committed group of industry leaders who give their time,...
In brief: Breast forms legislation, NIV win, Medline truck rodeo
July 28, 2023HME News Staff
WASHINGTON — Reps. Judy Chu, D-Calif., and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, have reintroduced the bipartisan Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act, which would provide Medicare coverage of custom breast prostheses to breast cancer survivors.
The bill, H.R. 4779, would allow hundreds of thousands of women each year to choose a custom prosthesis after a mastectomy.
“This is a great step forward in our efforts to expand access to life-changing health care for breast cancer...
NCART hires new membership coordinator
July 27, 2023HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – NCART has hired Tim Hoffman as its new membership coordinator. Hoffman has 26 years of experience in the industry, most recently as vice president of vendor contracting and strategic accounts for VGM & Associates. “NCART is excited to be working with a well-established industry veteran like Tim,” said Wayne Grau, executive director. “Tim has longstanding relationships with CRT manufacturers and suppliers. This addition will allow NCART to continue to expand our...
NCART shares Awareness Week ideasÂ
July 18, 2023HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – NCART has updated its website with different ways that stakeholders can participate in its upcoming National CRT Awareness Week on Aug. 14-18. Among the ideas:
Download pre-made graphics available on the NCART website and share them on your social media pages.
Make a short video about complex rehab and send it to drenehan@ncart.us or post it to your own social media (Check out this sample: https://vimeo.com/845967059?share=copy).
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