Articles by: Anne Marie Hummel
August 5, 2021
Medical Associations Create United Front to Reduce Barriers to Noninvasive Ventilation
The AARC has partnered with several other associations to advise a revise of outdated policies on noninvasive ventilation.
Anne Marie Hummel
July 29, 2021
AARC Joins Statement in Support of Mandated Vaccines
With President Tooley’s outreach to the Board of Directors for approval, we have asked that AARC be added to the list of co-signers
Anne Marie Hummel
June 23, 2021
AARC Wants Feds to Revise RT Qualification Standards
One member brought to the advocacy team's attention that some qualification standards are capped for civilian RTs.
Anne Marie Hummel
June 2, 2021
Report Highlights Tobacco Industry’s Predatory Marketing Techniques to Women
A report was recently made public highlighting the tobacco industry's predatory techniques, specifically towards women.
Anne Marie Hummel
May 27, 2021
Oxygen Canisters – Should You be Concerned?
Have you been in a Walmart or CVS recently, and noticed small oxygen canisters for sale? These have become a popular item during the pandemic
Anne Marie Hummel
May 19, 2021
The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act has been Reintroduced!
The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act was reintroduced in the 117th Congress yesterday afternoon, May 18, in both the House and Senate.
Anne Marie Hummel
May 19, 2021
New Treatments Provide Hope for Respiratory Patients
New highly anticipated treatments are in the pipeline for respiratory patients and could soon be up for approval before the FDA.
Anne Marie Hummel
May 13, 2021
CMS Proposes Quality Measures for Health Care Worker Vaccinations
CMS has recently issued proposed rules impacting a variety of facilities that could affect respiratory therapists.
Anne Marie Hummel
April 29, 2021
Proposal to Ban Menthol in Cigarettes Sought by Biden Administration
The Biden Administration and the FDA plan to announce a bill to ban menthol in cigarettes. The ban also includes other flavors.
Anne Marie Hummel
April 22, 2021
RTs Get Well Deserved Recognition
RTs have received recognition in a recent newsletter written by the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.
Anne Marie Hummel
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