Who deserves to stand? A sixteen year old with cerebral palsy, a middle-aged male with a T7 Spinal cord injury, a seven year old with metabolic syndrome? They each sit in there wheelchair all day long and are at risk for many types of immobilization issues from contractures, pressure sores, [..}
Schools: Understand Benefits of Buying Assistive Technology Locally
by on March 9, 2011
Are you a PT, OT, or paraprofessional working at a school? Or maybe you are a special ed teacher or buyer? Even if you are the principal or the janitor, you may be interested in what I am about to tell you. This is not a secret or new information. In fact, we have been trying to help connect [..}
Fueled by Advocacy – CELA 2011
by on February 22, 2011
Shane was denied power assist wheels for his manual wheelchair in Minnesota. Five different consumers cannot gain appropriate funding for their standers from private insurance in New York. Elizabeth’s power wheelchair was down coded to less expensive wheelchair due to Medicare’s “in the [..}
Supporting Disability Organizations helps our Industry & Consumers
by on February 9, 2011
Whether you are a health care professional, durable medical equipment supplier, or person with a disability you can get more involved with your disability community by reaching out to your local active consumer organizations. These organizations are not just for consumers and their families. [..}
Take Action to Change Flawed Competitive Bidding Program
by on October 5, 2010
It’s been a while since my last blog on Medicare’s competitive bidding program for Durable Medical Equipment (DME). It’s important to realize that this program has moved forward despite its many flaws! It will decrease access to products and services that are vital to consumers function and [..}
How to Choose the Right Wheelchair Company
by on September 13, 2010
It is no secret that choosing a good durable medical equipment vendor can be a daunting task. Knowing just a few simple things can make the search for a competent rehab provider much easier. The first thing to remember is that the process of obtaining a piece of medical equipment (such as a [..}
Motley Crew of Complex Rehab: Wordless Wednesday
by on June 2, 2010
The leaders of the Complex Rehab Industry, or just a motley crew? Pictured here after CELA activities is (left to right) John Zona, supplier and President of NRRTS, Tom Borcherding of the Roho Group, Mark Schmitt and Andy Hicks of Altimate Medical Inc., Brad Peterson of Motion Concepts, and [..}
Inspiration of the Hill – CELA 2010
by on May 13, 2010
Inspiring! I do think the attendees of CELA 2010, especially the over 50 consumers, made a difference and inspired the Hill! Besides attending some very interesting educational seminars, we hit the Hill. You may wonder what I mean by the “Hill”. When I say the “Hill” I am talking about [..}
CELA and Capitol Hill: Wordless Wednesday
by on May 5, 2010
Last week, 3 of our staff attended the CELA (Continuing Education and Legislative Advocacy) Conference in Washington DC. There was 54 Consumer Advocates, 166 Industry and Clinical Professionals, representing 40 states, making 225 Capitol Hill visits. We will be sharing more about this event in a [..}
Reliable Medical: Wordless Wednesday
by on April 21, 2010
Reliable Medical out of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota has been a Top 25 EasyStand dealer for as long as we have been giving out these plaques... We appreciate their hard work, as well as all of our other EasyStand suppliers who go out of their way to serve their customers! Thanks! [..}
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