Articles tagged with: Advocacy
February 3, 2022
AARC Advocates for Expansion of Virtual Pulmonary Rehab Services
We discuss recent developments to expand virtual pulmonary rehab services for patients and how it impacts respiratory therapists.
December 21, 2021
2021 Year-End AARC Advocacy Update
This summary is a snapshot of some of AARC’s noteworthy advocacy efforts during 2021. We are committed to working with other pulmonary and patient groups to promote the value of respiratory therapists
November 3, 2021
AARC Urges Governors to Keep Licensure Waivers
The AARC is hopeful that such a strong showing of support will encourage Governors to continue the flexibilities granted to meet the demand of health care professional shortages.
October 27, 2021
RTs Recognized in House Resolution
The AARC is proud to announce the introduction of a bipartisan resolution by Representative Jamie Raskin to recognize the significant contributions respiratory therapists have made during the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 14, 2021
FDA Gives First Ever Authorization of Certain E-Cigarettes
The FDA actions in denying the legal marketing of certain e-cigarettes and vaping products, the agency announced on October 12 its first ever authorization of three e-cigarette products.
September 30, 2021
AARC Co-Signs Letter to Director of Center for Medicare and Medicaid
The AARC joined 64 other organizations in signing a letter that they hope will while encourage greater transparency, communication, and collaboration with healthcare stakeholders.
September 17, 2021
Big Tobacco Buys Inhalation Drug/Device Manufacturer
The AARC joins forces with several US based companies to reach out to a multitude of UK officials to warn of the harms of the decision.
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.
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.
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.
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