News Archive

October 30, 2023

AARC Booth Schedule

Day 1 – November 5 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Interact and take photos with surprise living statues! 10:30 am – Meet and greet with: Executive Director Dan Garrett President Carl Hinkson Board Members 10:50 am – 11:10 am: Meet and chat with Amanda Roby, Section Chair for Sleep Specialty Section 11:00 am – 12:00... Read more »

October 30, 2023

Respiratory Care Currents

These COPD Patients Often Don’t Receive Guideline-Concordant Therapy After a Hospitalization A large study based on data from the U.S. Veterans Health Administration has found that people living in rural areas who are hospitalized with COPD are less likely to receive inhaler therapy in accordance with evidence based guidelines than others. The same was true... Read more »

October 26, 2023

AARC Members In The News | Celebrating RC Week, sharing stories, and More

AARC members Midge Seim, MS, RRT, RRT-NPS, and Amanda Harris, RRT, were featured in an article and video on WCIA.com about respiratory therapists and the RC program at their local college that ran in honor of RC Week. Read and Watch it Here AARC members Dallas Aune, RRT, AE-C, and Wanda Sorum were featured in... Read more »

October 26, 2023

House Hearing on Virtual Pulmonary Rehab Bill

  The House Energy & Commerce Committee held a hearing on Medicare reform legislation, including H.R. 1406, the Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act. During the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) waivers allowed cardiac and pulmonary rehab services to be furnished to beneficiaries in their homes... Read more »

October 26, 2023

Annual Business Meeting 2023

The AARC Annual Business Meeting for 2023 will be held on November 6th from 7:30 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, chaired by AARC President Carl Hinkson. This meeting includes reports from AARC leadership, the installation of 2024 AARC officers and Board of Directors, and the House of Delegates... Read more »

October 19, 2023

AARC Members In The News | Growing, Respiratory Scholarships, and More

AARC member Paul Lowe, MPH, RRT, was featured in an article about two of his students who recently received the Professional Achievement in Respiratory Care scholarship from the Lawrence Respiratory Foundation. Read it Here  AARC member Brian Duvak, MBA, RRT, was featured in an article about his new position as director of respiratory therapy and... Read more »

October 19, 2023

H.R.1406 Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act | Included in Registration Hearing!

  On Thursday of this week the Health Legislative Hearing will feature HR 1406 thanks in large part to the attention brought by respiratory advocates during our annual Fly-in. This is a big step forward in our efforts to ensure home access for pulmonary rehab via Telehealth. This is a good time to thank the... Read more »

October 19, 2023

Why are Athletes Experiencing Cardiac Arrest and How Can RTs Help Prevent it?

October 17, 2023

Respiratory Care Currents

This week's Respiratory Care Currents discusses a nasal spray recall, pregnancy and smoking, bronchieactasis risk, and donor lungs.

October 12, 2023

RFP SF & Congress 2024

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL Welcome to the 2024 Request for Proposals for the AARC Summer Forum and Congress! We are accepting proposals for these premier events that bring together the respiratory care community for education and collaboration. Click here to submit and learn more  View the submission requirements here.  Summer Forum, our international... Read more »