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Challenged Athletes Foundation Raises Over $2 Million to Empower the Next Generation of Challenged Athletes

The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) recently raised over $2M at its Celebration of Heroes, Heart and Hope Gala in the Hamptons.

Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Kindred Rehabilitation Services Plan New Rehabilitation Hospital
InHome Therapy Acquires Advanced Healthcare Services
Balance Treatment Device GyroStim Receives FDA Clearance and Breakthrough Device Designation
NIH Grant Funds Research on Treatments for Reading Deficits After Sub-Acute Stroke
University of Arizona Professor Wins NIH Trailblazer Award for Using Radar to Prevent Falls
CMS Opens Consideration for Seat Elevation Systems Coverage
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences Expands Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

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New National Poll Finds Strong Support for Medicare Home Health Services, Preserving Access to Home Health Act

Medicare beneficiaries overwhelmingly support policies to protect access to Medicare home health, according to poll.

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US Nursing Homes Underreport Pressure Ulcers in Federal Data

The number and severity of pressure ulcers suffered by Medicare residents in US nursing homes is substantially underreported, a study notes.

Gait & Balance

Kaweah Health Unveils First SafeGait 360 Balance and Mobility Trainer in California

Kaweah Health is reportedly the first in California using the SafeGait 360º Balance and Mobility Trainer to help people learn to walk again.

Conditions

Travel Considerations for Wheelchair Users with SCI

Occupational therapists can leverage their unique training in activity analysis and environmental adaptations to help clients with SCI prepare for the challenges they may face when traveling.

Home & Daily Living

Pottery Barn Launches The Accessible Home for People Living with Disabilities

Pottery Barn launches The Accessible Home, a new product line designed for people living with disabilities, injuries, and aging in place.

Seating & Positioning

The Key to Complex Rehab Coverage for Power Bases and Seats

How to create ironclad documentation to help clients get insurance coverage for the complex rehab power base and seat functions they need.

Mobility

Sunrise Medical Launches the QUICKIE ACCESS Manual Wheelchair

Sunrise Medical launches the QUICKIE ACCESS, a knee pivot manual wheelchair for independent propelling with the benefits of tilt and recline.

Orthotics & Prosthetics

Hanger Reports Second Quarter 2022 Results

Orthotics and prosthetics provider Hanger Inc announces its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2022.

Pain Management

Parker Labs Launches HELIX Line of Pain Creams

Parker Labs HELIX pain creams are available in three formulations – Tri-Active Therapy Cream, Helix CBD Therapy Cream, and CBD Clinical Cream.

Education, Research

Early Work Experiences Are Important for Subsequent Employment for Youth with Disabilities

Interventions that connect youth with disabilities to employment sets the stage for a lifetime of contributions to the workforce.

Clinic Management

CMS Offers Roadmap to States to Help Connect Children with Complex Medical Conditions to Critical Medicaid Services

CMS issues guidance on a Medicaid “health home” benefit that can help connect children with complex medical conditions to care.