Lifeward Announces the Appointment of Mike Swinford to its Board of Directors

Experienced healthcare and rehabilitation technology professional brings more than 30 years of experience in commercialization and new business development

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. and YOKNEAM ILLIT, Israel, April 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ReWalk Robotics Ltd. (DBA Lifeward) (Nasdaq: LFWD) (“Lifeward” or the “Company”), a global market lead delivering life-changing solutions to revolutionize what is possible in rehabilitation, recovery, and the pursuit of life’s passions in the face of physical limitation or disability, announced that the Board has approved the appointment of Mike Swinford to the Board of Directors, effective April 18, 2024.

Mr. Swinford has been Chief Executive Officer of Numotion since July 2014, where he has grown the company to become the largest provider of mobility and independence solutions in the United States - serving over 400,000 individuals annually with Spinal Cord Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries, ALS, Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Amputees and many other mobility related disabilities. As CEO at Numotion, he has expanded commercial coverage with over 5000 health plans, rehab hospitals, specialty and multi-disciplinary clinics, skilled nursing facilities, primary care, and home health providers. He has led efforts for benefit coverage determination for Power Wheelchair Seat Elevation systems in 2023 and is actively leading efforts for Power Standing Wheelchairs and reform of Service and Repair regulations and reimbursement levels.

Prior to Numotion, he had a highly successful 22-year career at GE Healthcare, including serving as the President and CEO of GE Healthcare Services and as an officer of General Electric Company. Mr. Swinford held various operational and commercial roles throughout his career leading through various business cycles from start-ups to turnarounds. Mr. Swinford also serves as a director of CareATC, a technology enabled population health primary care provider, as well as a director of Aspen Surgical, a global surgical supply manufacturer. 

“As someone who is passionate about improving healthcare access and inclusion for people with disabilities, I am excited to join the Board of Directors of Lifeward,” said Mr. Swinford. “I look forward to bringing my knowledge of the industry and my experience with CMS coverage implementation to help Lifeward further its commercialization strategies for the benefit of the disabled community.”