Latest Update – More Bad News For The Powered Wheelchair Industry AND The Powered Wheelchair Consumer

By on October 7, 2006 in All, Editorial, Healthcare Marketing

Following on from the report yesterday on the new dramatic cut in CMS reimbursement for power chairs: More Bad News For The Powered Wheelchair Industry AND The Powered Wheelchair Consumer

RAMP – Restore Access to Mobility Partnership issued the following statement:

Huge Cuts in Medicare Mobility Equipment Prices Will Restrict Access for Medicare Beneficiaries (US Newswire)

“Reimbursement Cuts of 21 Percent to 41 Percent Will Force Lay-offs, Put Suppliers Out of Business”.

The point from my perspective is the impact of access to critical healthcare for consumers. There is no doubt that irrespective of layoffs etc, this is is huge blow to people who often need help with this life supporting and enhancing technology the most.

More news coverage here (October 11) Medicare cuts hurt disabled – The Washington Times

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About Frank Barlin

Frank is the founder and managing partner at Sibaya. He provides recognized leadership in homecare consulting and has advised firms ranging in size from those listed on the NYSE and the LSE to early stage startups. Frank’s international experience is broad-based, having spent his professional life based in Europe, the United States and South Africa. Prior to founding Sibaya in 2002 he was European Vice President for a publicly traded healthcare company. In addition he has held various country general management positions and directorships. Recent home healthcare projects include European business development, acquisition strategy and advice, competitive benchmarking, Asian outsourcing and turnaround management. He works out of the Paris office.
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