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Wheelchair NerdsEpisode 44: Evolving the Field: A Deep Dive into the 2nd Edition of Seating and Wheeled MobilityIn this episode of Wheelchair Nerds, hosts Angie and Hawken sit down with industry legends and editors Michelle L. Lange and Jean L. Minkel to explore the highly anticipated 2nd edition of Seating and Wheeled Mobility: A Clinical Resource Guide. Together, they reflect on how far the field has come—from early clinical practices to today’s evidence-informed, client-centered approaches. Hear firsthand the biggest lessons learned over the decades, the evolving role of interdisciplinary teams, and what exciting new content you’ll find in this updated edition.2025-04-161h 00
TradeoffsThe 12 Million People Lost in a Maze of Medicare and MedicaidMany of America’s poorest and sickest patients are stuck navigating two separate insurance programs — Medicare and Medicaid — to get the care they need.Guests:Jose Figueroa, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthJean Minkel, PT, ATP, Senior Vice President of Rehab and Mobility Services, Independence Care SystemRochelle Render, advocate and mother of Saleema Render-HornsbySaleema Render-Hornsby, dually eligible personAllison Rizer, Principal, ATI AdvisoryLeslie Walker, Senior Producer/Reporter, Tradeoffs...2023-09-2126 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastWomen’s History Month: Jean L. MinkelOn this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, in honor of Women's History Month, I am joined by Jean L. Minkel, PT, ATP. We chat about her early years as a Physical Therapist, her influence on early assistive technology, and her crusade to effect insurance policy change.Ramp. It. Up! Get To Know Our Guest Ms. Minkel is a physical therapist and master clinician well recognized for her work in Assistive Technology. Jean has a passion for ensuring that people with a mobility disability have access to the...2023-03-091h 14
Talk RehabJean L Minkel, PT, ATP, Senior Vice President, Rehab and Mobility Services Independence Care SystemJean L. Minkel is a physical therapist and master clinician internationally recognized for her work in assistive technology. She is an an educator and consultant to every facet of the assistive technology and seating & mobility world. Jean has authored and edited a couple great works including a video series entitled "Spending or Investing - Funding Assistive Technology"... a terrific series designed to provide support for smoothing-out the ridiculously complex funding process for Assistive Technology.Today Jean and I discuss the need for CRT advocacy and awareness building and the role clinicians can play.This episode is...2022-08-1437 min
Talk RehabJean L. Minkel, PT, ATPJean L. Minkel is a physical therapist and master clinician internationally recognized for her work in assistive technology. In addition to being an educator and consultant to every facet of the assistive technology and seating & mobility world, Jean has authored and edited a couple great works including a video series entitled "Spending or Investing - Funding Assistive Technology"... a terrific series designed to provide support for smoothing-out the ridiculously complex funding process for Assistive Technology.A RESNA Fellow and Sam McFarland Mentor Award winner, Jean was kind enough to spend time with me the other day. Please jo...2020-11-241h 00