IC02 – Complex Rehab Technology Update

Program ID : IC02.2017
Webinar Length of Time: 1.25 Hour

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Presenters

Donald E. Clayback
NCART
East Amherst, New York
United States

Note: Faculty for this activity have been required to disclose all relationships with any proprietary entity producing health care goods or services, with the exemption of nonprofit or government organizations and non-healthcare related companies.

* No conflicts have been disclosed.

Description

The world of Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) is undergoing significant changes. This session will review the legislative and regulatory issues in play that have a direct impact on access at the federal and state levels. Topics will include the Medicare Separate Benefit Category, the impact of Competitive Bidding, state Medicaid matters, and other important initiatives and trends. We'll also review the tools available to promote access to CRT with policy makers and payers and how to use them effectively.

Learning Objectives

Upon viewing this webinar, participants will be able to:

Describe at least two of the latest issues regarding Medicare CRT legislation and other federal issues.
Describe at least two of the latest topics regarding state Medicaid issues and activities.
Describe at least two ways to protect CRT access on federal and state levels and the resources available to help.

References

Congressional Legislation (2015). H.R. 1516 and S. 1013 Ensuring Access To Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2015.
Congressional Legislation (n.d.). H.R. 3229 and S. 2196 To provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories.
Kaiser Family Foundation Studies (2016). Retrieved from www.kff.org/medicaid/index.cfm.

CEU Registration and Cost

0.125 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be awarded to individuals for viewing 1.25 hours of instruction.

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Updated | 05.24.2017