Clinician Task Force

Welcome to Clinician Task Force

Laura — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 09:32:16 +0000

Since early 2011 the Clinician Task Force (CTF) has focused our efforts on increasing clinicians’ awareness and recognition of the importance of appropriate access and funding for Complex Rehab Technology for people with disabilities. This is critical in gaining support from the clinical community for the separate benefit category for CRT.

New video on Complex Rehab Technology

Anjali — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:39:44 +0000

NCART has created a new video called Complex Rehab Technology. Essential for Health. Essential for Life. The video provides an introduction to Complex Rehab Technology from the perspectives of individuals that rely on it each day for their health and independence, physicians that prescribe it, and consumer organizations that work to protect access. The video also highlights changes needed to ensure adequate access.

CRT motions passed within AOTA and APTA

Laura — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 03:23:30 +0000

As a direct result of the work of the CTF, we are pleased to report tangible progress with the unanimous passage of CRT motions within the Representative Assembly of the AOTA (representing ~40,000 members) and the House of Delegates of the APTA (representing ~77,000 members). These are the highest policy-making bodies of these associations and the first occasion bringing attention and formalizing policies related to CRT issues!

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The need for a clinical evaluation as a pre-requisite to obtaining a powered mobility device.

Laura — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 03:22:11 +0000

12/9/04 :: Position Paper

“It is the position of The Clinician Task Force that it is impossible to determine and therefore meet the needs of individuals who require powered mobility devices without the completion of a clinical evaluation …”

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Clinician Task Force Recommended Wheeled Mobility Device Coverage Policy.

Laura — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 03:21:28 +0000

01/14/05 :: Position Paper

“The Clinician Task Force submits the following recommendations for a new national coverage policy for wheeled mobility devices as invited by CMS in the NCA Tracking Sheet for Mobility Assistance Devices (CAG-00274N) on December 15, 2004 …”

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Reference Documents:
CMS/IWWG Report, IWWG Clinical Criteria Flowchart

Additional Resources:
Public comments on this issue, NCA Tracking Sheet for Mobility Assistance Devices

Comments on IWWG Recommendations.

Laura — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 01:35:51 +0000

01/14/05 :: Recommendations

“The Clinician Task Force (CTF) submits the following comments on the IWWG report as invited by CMS in the NCA Tracking Sheet for Mobility Assistance Devices (CAG-00274N) on December 15 …”

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Reference Documents:
CMS/IWWG Report, IWWG Clinical Criteria Flowchart

Comments on Draft Decision Memo for Mobility Assistance Equipment (CAG-00274N)

Laura — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 23:40:13 +0000

“The Clinician Task Force (CTF) sincerely desires to support CMS in their move toward functional-based criteria for coverage. To this end, we are submitting detailed recommendations for language changes to Appendix-A, Clinical Criteria for MAE Coverage.

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“The Clinician Task Force (CTF) submits the following recommendations as to what constitutes adequate evaluation and documentation…”

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Reference Documents:
CMS Draft Decision Memo CAG-00274N (doc)
CMS Draft Decision Memo CAG-00274N (pdf)

Clinicians Want “In the Home” Restriction Removed and Recognition of Mobility as a Medical Need

Laura — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 23:36:36 +0000

“The Clinician Task Force expressed dissatisfaction today following the release of the new National Coverage Determination (NCD) for Mobility Assistive Equipment.”
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Reference Documents:
CMS Decision Memo CAG-00274N (doc)
CMS Decision Memo CAG-00274N (pdf)

Questionnaire for “in the home” lawsuit

Laura — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 23:34:10 +0000

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