The “Prior Authorization” process is a labor-intensive requirement. For a complex power chair, a manufacturer must coordinate with physicians, physical therapists, and insurance adjusters to prove ...

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At first glance, the price of a power wheelchair can seem disconnected from its raw material bill. Aluminum frames, motors, ...

The ultimate in assistive mobility, Scewo’s Bro is the only self-balancing wheelchair able to rise up and climb stairs. This two-wheeled personal electric vehicle is delightfully intuitive to maneuver ...

Researchers at QED Secure show how a connected wheelchair could be remotely hijacked, highlighting growing cyber risks in medical devices.

People with difficulty operating a manual wheelchair may benefit from an electric wheelchair, also called a power wheelchair. Under Original Medicare, Medicare Part B may cover the cost of an electric ...

For about a decade, Merry Lynn Morris, the assistant director of the University of South Florida’s dance program, has been developing a power wheelchair for dancers, with the goal of exploring new ...

Imagine controlling a wheelchair with your eyes, without a heavy headset, a charging cable, or a dead battery at the worst ...

Veterans who have a service-connected disability face challenges -- both seen and unseen -- that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may not be able to take care of completely. Approximately ...

In Guatemala, wheelchair users face isolation and discrimination due to limited resources and tough terrain. One organization—run by mobility-challenged staff who build custom chairs—is changing ...