Clinician Task Force - The nation's most experienced and respected seating and mobility clinicians working to improve Medicare coverage guidelines for mobility devices.

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Why support the CTF?

The Clinician Task Force (CTF) provides the voice of the clinical community in order to make a positive difference in ensuring appropriate access to assistive technology. There is clearly a need for experienced clinicians in the field of wheeled mobility and seating to share their knowledge and experience regarding Complex Rehabilitation Technology (CRT) and the CTF is that forum.

Are you interested in starting a seating clinic or providing seating and wheeled mobility service in your practice setting? If so, correct coding and documentation for therapy reimbursement is critical to understand. Check out the on-demand webinar "Therapy Billing Codes for Wheelchair Seating and Mobility Services" http://www.nrrts.org/teleseminars-1/on-demand-webinars-1

What others are saying about the CTF

-Peter W. Thomas

ITEM Coalition Coordinator

"The ITEM Coalition greatly appreciates the CTF and the value they add to the field's advocacy efforts. CTF serves as a vital source for clinical expertise on seating, mobility, and other issues facing people with disabilities, and their contribution has been integral to a variety of projects to expand access to assistive devices and technologies. We look forward to continuing our longstanding collaboration with the CTF and its members as we work to advance public policy for people with disabilities, illnesses, and chronic conditions."

-Claudia Amortegui

President, The Orion Consulting Group, Inc.

"With my feet solidly in the world of funding, it has been a breath of fresh air to have the involvement of the CTF. The expertise of the CTF members is crucial for the end-users, not only in the evaluation and product selection, but in their dedication to making sure the proper products are paid through the various insurance companies. Their voice is not only key in the reimbursement of individual claims but also in the expansion and/or development of new coverage policies. I always look forward to working with this incredible group."

-Jean L. Minkel, PT, ATP

Senior Vice President, Independence Care Systemt (ICS) / On A Roll

"CTF amplifies the voice of the clinician. Some of us work in clinics, others as educators, still others as suppliers or inside manufacturers. CTF brings us together as CLINICIANS, giving us a voice within the Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) choir! As a member of CTF, you get to be influenced AND be an influencer! "

-Rita Stanley

Chair of the Government Affairs Committee, RESNA

"The Clinician Task Force is not just an organization of highly skilled and experienced physical therapists and occupational therapists; it is a group with a passion and mission to improve access to technology for people with disabilities. CTF members understand what is needed to promote positive health outcomes and quality of life for their clients. Their experiences and observations related to declining access to technologies provides a highly valuable perspective for policy makers and legislators. Their collective voice is critical in any effort to bring meaningful change."

-Alexandra Bennewith

MPA, Vice President, Government Relations, United Spinal Association

"United Spinal Association so appreciates CTF's passion, commitment and expertise. It's a pleasure to work with the CTF team: individuals dedicated to seating and positioning for people with disabilities. Thank you CTF!"

Why is it so hard for me to get the wheelchair I need?

A video for full time wheelchair users on how to improve your access to get the wheelchairs you need!

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A Message from former Executive Director Cathy Carver

The last two years of serving as the CTF Executive Director has been a very growing experience. To see the work of the Executive Board diligently reorganize the organization to be effectively engaged on the federal and state level has been inspiring. To see the membership double and get involved in advocating for their consumers to have better access to technologies and work on policies to improve access to those technologies has been strengthening. To see the CTF expertise become more visible and accessible and utilized especially during a global pandemic has been unifying as the industry came together to ensure our consumers did not lose access to clinicians and the CRT they needed. The CTF has risen to the occasion and is poised to become the place for clinicians, policy makers, national organizations, manufacturers, suppliers, researchers and others to come for the expert, evidence based clinical voice they need. Thank you CTF for trusting me with this opportunity to serve you and in turn made me a better advocate, clinician, and person.

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