Neuroworx Advocates for Expanded Insurance Coverage for Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
Neuroworx, a non-profit rehabilitation facility in Sandy, Utah, co-founded by Dr. Dale Hull and Jan Black, is actively advocating for increased assistance and expanded insurance coverage for individuals recovering from neurological injuries. The organization, which specializes in intensive, individualized therapy for paralysis, was established after Dr. Hull's own spinal cord injury in 1999 highlighted the limitations of traditional insurance-driven rehabilitation models. Neuroworx provides extensive therapy, including specialized equipment that reduces the burden of gravity and allows patients to practice movements otherwise unavailable. They also offer unique programs like wheelchair basketball and dance classes. The facility operates on a patient-intensive model, often serving individuals whose insurance coverage has been exhausted, relying on donations and sponsorships to bridge the financial gap. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, approximately 18,000 new spinal cord inju...