irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0RESPONDED TO FEDERAL AND STATE POLICY ISSUES THAT NEGATIVELY IMPACTED ACCESS TO COMPLEX REHAB TECHNOLOGY.
- #2 $0CREATED DOCUMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS TO INCREASE THE AWARENESS OF COMPLEX REHAB TECHNOLOGY, HOW IT IS PROVIDED, THE PEOPLE THAT USE IT, AND THE BENEFITS IT PROVIDES.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Education and Awareness
Develops and distributes educational materials, fact sheets, videos, and presentations to increase understanding of CRT among policymakers, providers, and the public.
Policy Advocacy
Responds to federal and state policy issues affecting access to complex rehab technology, including advocating for a separate benefit category under Medicare and Medicaid.
State Recognition Initiative
Supports efforts at the state level to establish separate recognition for CRT within Medicaid programs through model legislation and policy guidance.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for federal and state coverage and payment policies for Complex Rehab TechnologyAdvocates before federal and state policymakers to establish, protect, and improve coverage, coding, and payment policies for Complex Rehab Technology (CRT), including successful efforts to secure a National Coverage Determination and dedicated HCPCS code (E2298) with a national fee schedule ($2,000.34) for power seat elevation systems effective April 1, 2024.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Distribution of policy updates and advocacy engagement toolsProduces and distributes a monthly newsletter with updates on CRT Medicare and Medicaid policies, advocacy opportunities, and events, and facilitates direct communication with elected officials through advocacy links.
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Adaptive Equipment Provision 1 activity
- Support for legislative initiatives to expand private access to high-performance CRT componentsSupported the introduction of H.R. 5371, the Choices for Increased Mobility Act, which would allow individuals to privately pay for high-performance wheelchair frame upgrades such as titanium or carbon fiber components without jeopardizing Medicare eligibility.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Development and distribution of educational and advocacy tools for CRT stakeholdersCreates and provides free educational materials, including a 63-page booklet titled "COMPLEX," funding guides with evaluation worksheets, and presentations to increase awareness of CRT, its benefits, and processes for securing coverage and access.
- Direct support to individuals navigating CRT access and insurance issuesProvides updates and personalized guidance to individuals on potential impacts to CRT access, including how to file grievances with health plans and contact state agencies like the Oregon Health Authority to resolve access barriers.
- Production of policy analysis and research on CRT financing and deliveryProduces detailed policy analysis reports on CMS coding and payment decisions and commissioned an independent financial study on the performance and cost allocations of CRT companies conducted by the Simon Business School at the University of Rochester in 2008.
- Provision of strategic support and coordination for CRT suppliers and manufacturersProvides strategic advice and convenes committees to assist suppliers and manufacturers in addressing significant state-level CRT coverage, funding, and access issues and developing resolution strategies.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$968K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$968K100%
Investment income$190%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.02M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$387K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$77K
Cash$77K
Investments$0
Liabilities$52K
Net assets$25K
Liquid reserves0.9 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +13.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAYNE GRAU | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $177K |
| MICKAE LEE | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR | 35 | $139K |
board members · 15
- ALEXIS WARD — DIRECTOR
- BRETT ZAER — DIRECTOR
- BRUCE BAYES — DIRECTOR
- CLAY DODSON — DIRECTOR
- DOUG WESTERDAHL — DIRECTOR
- GREG PACKER — PRESIDENT
- GRETCHEN SCHULER — DIRECTOR
- JOHN GOETZ — DIRECTOR
- JOHNNY MILLER — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN GEARHEART — VICE PRESIDENT
- KYLE WALKER — DIRECTOR
- LARRY JACKSON — DIRECTOR
- MIKE BARNER — SECRETARY
- SETH JOHNSON — TREASURER
- TOM WHALEN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 115
Who they work with
- 21st Century Scientific Partner — Manufacturer member of NCART
- ACU-Serve Corp. Partner — Manufacturer member of NCART
- Abram's Nation Partner — Manufacturer member of NCART
- Accel Custom Rehab LLC Partner — Supplier member of NCART
- Action Seating and Mobility Partner — Supplier member of NCART
- ActiveAid Partner — Manufacturer member of NCART
- Adapthealth Partner — Supplier member of NCART
- Adaptive Engineering Lab Partner — Manufacturer member of NCART
- AdaptiveImports Partner — Manufacturer member of NCART
- Alber USA Partner — Manufacturer member of NCART
- Alliance Rehab and Medical Equipment Partner — Supplier member of NCART
- Alpine Home Medical Equipment Partner — Supplier member of NCART
- Altimate Medical Inc. Partner — Manufacturer member of NCART
- Amy Systems Partner — Manufacturer member of NCART
- Anderson's Medical Products Partner — Supplier member of NCART
- Atlas Enterprise Software Partner — Manufacturer member of NCART
- Beds by George Partner — Manufacturer member of NCART
- Bellevue Healthcare Partner — Supplier member of NCART
- Binson's Medical Supply Partner — Supplier member of NCART
- Blackburn's Partner — Supplier member of NCART
- Bodypoint, Inc. Partner — Manufacturer member of NCART
- Browning's Healthcare Partner — Supplier member of NCART
- Care Medical Partner — Supplier member of NCART
- CareLinc Medical Partner — Supplier member of NCART
- CareOregon Partner — Collaborates with CareOregon on issues related to Durable Medical Equipment network management and CRT access.
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Government — Engages with CMS on coding and payment policy decisions for complex rehab technology.
- Cheelcare Partner — Manufacturer member of NCART
- Clinician Task Force Partner — Friend organization of NCART
- Clinicians Partner — Works with clinicians to identify medical and functional needs and support appropriate provision of Complex Rehab Technology.
- Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities Coalition — Received a formal support letter from the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities for the Complex Rehab Technology Act.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Education to Increase Clinical and Policy Awarenessmethodology: education-to-increase-awarenessBy producing educational materials, studies, and presentations about CRT, the organization improves understanding among stakeholders, because increased awareness of the medical necessity and complexity of CRT leads to better-informed policy decisions and clinical adoption.
- Multi-Stakeholder Policy Alignmentmethodology: multi-stakeholder_policy_alignmentBy aligning clinical, consumer, and policy stakeholders, the organization drives systemic change in coverage, coding, and supplier standards for complex rehab technology, because coordinated influence across domains strengthens advocacy effectiveness and policy outcomes.
- Separate Benefit Category Advocacymethodology: separate-benefit-category-advocacyBy advocating for a distinct insurance and Medicare benefit category for Complex Rehab Technology, the organization ensures appropriate reimbursement and recognition separate from standard durable medical equipment, because differentiated classification prevents undercoverage and improves access to medically necessary devices.