New tech for older adults, and by extension some of their caregivers, was featured at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Medicare would cover power seat equipment under new proposal
By
Liza Berger
Feb 16, 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Wednesday released a proposed National Coverage Determination decision that would expand coverage for power seat elevation equipment on certain power wheelchairs...
Senator calls for an end to misleading wheelchair and scooter advertisements
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 19, 2012
The aggressive marketing of power wheelchairs and scooters to seniors drives up Medicare costs and puts providers in a tough spot, says Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT).
The Boston Home is bestowed with the Gold Award for Innovator of the Year
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 04, 2012
McKnight’s is pleased to announce that The Boston Home has captured the Gold Award in the Innovator of the Year category in the McKnight’s Technology Awards — Connect Our World.
Medicare defends power wheelchair pre-authorization policy
By
McKnight's Staff
Sep 20, 2012
Federal health officials defended a demonstration program that requires Medicare pre-authorization for power wheelchairs in a Senate hearing on Wednesday.