Articles tagged with: Advocacy
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.
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The AARC has partnered with several other associations to advise a revise of outdated policies on noninvasive ventilation.
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
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.
June 14, 2021
AARC Helps Promote COPD Awareness
The AARC Government Affairs encourages you to take a look at an all new website created to improve COPD awareness.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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