Articles by: Anne Marie Hummel
June 20, 2022
AARC Takes a Stand on Workplace Violence
AARC supports the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act of 2022 introduced on June 7, 2022.
Anne Marie Hummel
May 25, 2022
New U.S. Surgeon General Advisory Addresses Burnout
The U.S. Surgeon General issued a new advisory: “Addressing Health Worker Burnout,” which calls for change in systems, structures, and cultures.
Anne Marie Hummel
May 18, 2022
Public Health Emergency Set to Continue for Now
Extending the public health emergency or making permanent certain temporary waivers that will expire when it ends are important issues to the AARC.
Anne Marie Hummel
May 17, 2022
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommends Against Screening for COPD in Asymptomatic Adults
On May 10, 2022, the USPSTF released its final statement recommending against screening for COPD in asymptomatic adults.
Anne Marie Hummel
April 29, 2022
FDA Takes Action to Ban Menthol Cigarettes and Flavors in Cigars
On April 28, 2022, the FDA released proposed rules to prohibit menthol in cigarettes and characterizing flavors in cigars.
Anne Marie Hummel
April 21, 2022
It’s Time to Act, Join the AARC Advocacy Campaign!
We're gearing up for AARC’s 2022 advocacy campaign, which kicks off April 25 and runs through May 4, to send messages to the Hill.
Anne Marie Hummel
September 16, 2021
AARC Supports Improved Patient Access to Pulmonary Rehabilitation
The AARC is joined by nine other societies in their joint comments and recommendations, which were sent to CMS.
Anne Marie Hummel
September 10, 2021
FDA Delays Actions to Remove JUUL Products from the Market
We provide an update on the recent decision made by the FDA. Learn more.
Anne Marie Hummel
September 9, 2021
AARC Advocates for Telehealth in Larger Medicare Package
AARC has reached out to the House and the Senate to advocate for including sections 303 and 304 of the CONNECT for Health Act as part of a larger healthcare package.
Anne Marie Hummel
August 25, 2021
AARC Supports CMS’ Proposal to Expand Supplemental Oxygen Use
AARC, along with other pulmonary organizations, recently submitted joint comments CMS, in support of its proposed decision to expand coverage of supplemental oxygen use.
Anne Marie Hummel
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