How do the new soft cell line of cushions and the new Star-Lite cushion help position people?
The soft cell line has not really made direct changes in terms of positioning. However, when merged with the Starlock technology, the cushion not only becomes adjustable for immersion and basic setup procedures, but also can lock-up to the desired positioning needs of the client. The Star-Lite, by design, has built-in contouring, which addresses the anatomical form and features a “voided area” under the coccyx to isolate and provide maximum pressure relief to the surrounding tissues. Q: How have recent coding and reimbursement changes affected the seating industry? A: We thought the coding issues needed to be addressed for some time. Overall, the changes have brought clarification to the therapeutic benefits offered by seating products. Under the old system code, cushion differentiation was limited and did not represent the wide range of products or the differentials in manufacturing costs. Today, coding categories delineate specific criteria based on performance, durability, and safet
