Articles & Columns

• CMS to Cover Seat Elevation on Medicare Power Chairs

  The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is expanding coverage beyond the original request. May 17, 2023

• Invacare Finishes Financial Restructuring

  Included in the restructuring were Freedom Designs and Adaptive Switch Laboratories. May 10, 2023

• CMS to Offer Prior Authorization Option for PMD Accessories

  A long list of accessories, from powered seating to seat cushions and backrests, is included. Mar 29, 2023

• CMS Seat Elevation Comment Period Closes March 17

  NCART's comment recommends coverage for qualifying Medicare beneficiaries using Group 2, 3, 4, or 5 power wheelchairs. Mar 16, 2023

• Industry Rallies Support for Seat Elevation Proposed Decision

  CMS is seeking public comment for the proposed decision through March 17. Feb 22, 2023

• Pride Mobility Introduces Jazzy Carbon

  Carbon fiber-framed power chair is designed for transportability. Dec 08, 2022

• LUCI Announces Sandbox Initiative to Share Platform, Developer Tools

  The first Sandbox collaboration is with Sunrise Medical and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Dec 08, 2022

• Quantum Rehab Launches TRU-Balance 4 Powered Seating

  New system adds anterior tilt to Quantum's seating portfolio. Nov 30, 2022

• Sunrise Medical to Offer Factory Installation of LUCI Systems for VA Clients

  The new collaboration comes a year after the two manufacturers first announced their partnership. Nov 03, 2022

• Quantum Rehab Signs Sponsorship Agreement with Team Gleason

  New partnership involves seat elevation for people living with ALS. Sep 29, 2022

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