Cindi Petito on Bridging Gap Between CRT and Access

Published in Complex Rehab on February 19, 2025

As reported in a Q&A article by HME News, Cindi Petito brings her extensive experience in complex rehab technology (CRT) and home access industries to VGM & Associates as Director of VGM Live at Home to advocate for a holistic approach to in-home services, integrating CRT and home accessibility to meet the growing demand for in-home care.

Petito believes that these services naturally complement each other and expects more providers to offer both in the future.

“As a private practitioner, I could not enter a home without evaluating the whole person and the whole home, and the mobility equipment,” said Petito. “With the increased demand for in-home services, we have the opportunity to take down existing silos and lead our members into a greater landscape of growth.”

Her goals include developing a new membership group for clinicians, particularly occupational therapists, and launching educational opportunities, including a comprehensive home access certification program. She also anticipates a greater demand for home accessibility services, such as wheelchair ramps and a variety of lifts, as well as a shift towards conducting wheelchair evaluations in clients’ homes rather than in clinics.

“With the driving force being the increased demand for in-home care, I believe more and more smaller companies will consider the growth opportunities in becoming a fully integrated solution provider for their clients and referral sources,” continued Petito.

Click here to read the full Q&A from HME News.

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