AARC News Archive

2012
• Respiratory Therapist Named a “Best Jobâ€� by U.S. News—December 21, 2012
• Productivity and Staffing White Paper Now Available—December 20, 2012
• Anderson, AARC Member, Talks Trauma Planning in Wake of Sandy Hook—December 17, 2012
• Final Rule Paves Way for Exemption of Home Respiratory Technologies—December 13, 2012
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—December 13, 2012
• Flu Vaccination Awareness Takes Center Stage this Week—December 4, 2012
• Tobacco Companies Must Admit to Deception—November 29, 2012
• NIOSH Survey on Health and Safety Practices: The AARC Report—November 27, 2012
• 2010 Keynote Speaker Cites RTs in Consumer Article—November 27, 2012
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—November 27, 2012
• AARC Pushes for COPD Awareness as CDC Releases Report —November 26, 2012
• AARC Website Updated for Payment Services—November 21, 2012
• Joint Commission Monograph Focuses on Safety—November 20, 2012
• Second Group of Fall Bulletins Online Now—November 15, 2012
• AARC Supports Rule to Expand Patient’s Access to their Test Results—November 14, 2012
• RC Week 2012: AARC Members are Proud to be RTs!—November 8, 2012
• AARC Releases App for AARC Congress 2012—November 6, 2012
• COPD Month Offers Time to Reflect on Third Leading Cause of Death—November 1, 2012
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—November 1, 2012
• First Five Fall Section Bulletins Online Now—October 31, 2012
• Good Press: RC Week Edition—October 30, 2012
• Northeastern Members Can Access AARC Disaster Relief Fund—October 30, 2012
• Request for Proposals and Abstracts at AARC Congress 2013—October 22, 2012
• NY Hospital Seeks Partners for COPD Disease Management Project—October 22, 2012
• AARC Member Puts Candidates on the Hot Seat—October 16, 2012
• CoARC Receives CHEA Recognition—October 16, 2012
• Pulmonary Medicine Health Policy Summit—October 15, 2012
• Fall Allergy & Asthma Health Is Ready for Viewing—October 12, 2012
• Vote for Your Favorite Photo—October 12, 2012
• Wounded Warriors Honored at SCSRC Conference—October 11, 2012
• AARC Election Results Announced—October 10, 2012
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—October 9, 2012
• AARC Member Co-Authors Consensus Statement on Trach Care—October 9, 2012
• AARC Supports Bill to Replace DMEPOS Competitive Bidding—October 8, 2012
• AARC Now on Pinterest—September 26, 2012
• Delaware Members Celebrate Signing of Polysomnography Law —September 24, 2012
• Strickland Joins AARC Executive Office Team—September 20, 2012
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—September 17, 2012
• Free Recordings to All Convention Registrants—September 13, 2012
• Home Oxygen User Survey—September 12, 2012
• New and Improved Sputum Bowl—September 6, 2012
• Aviation Safety Expert to Deliver Keynote Address at AARC Congress 2012—September 5, 2012
• ARCF Teams Up with FirstGiving to Facilitate Online Fundraising for Vent 5Ks—August 29, 2012
• AARC Activates Disaster Fund for Victims of Isaac—August 29, 2012
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—August 21, 2012
• COPD Screening Events Contribute Data for Study in CHEST—August 21, 2012
• AARC Executive Office Plays Host to Taiwanese Exchange Students—August 16, 2012
• 2013 Payment for Hospital Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs Announced —August 16, 2012
• 2012 International Fellows, Host Cities Announced—August 14, 2012
• Turkish Version Available of AARC Guide—August 6, 2012
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—August 6, 2012
• More Recommendations Considered from 2015 and Beyond Group—August 2, 2012
• Alpha-1 Testing Available to Course Graduates—July 11, 2012
• Five Sections Publish Summer Bulletins—July 11, 2012
• AARC Supports Repeal of Device Tax—July 11, 2012
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—July 9, 2012
• RT Students Mark World Spirometry Day with Pulmonary Screening Event—June 28, 2012
• AARC’s Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on the Affordable Care Act—June 28, 2012
• Florida RTs Reach Out to Bright Young Minds at HOSA Conference—June 26, 2012
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—June 26, 2012
• Timothy Myers Joins AARC Executive Office Staff—June 19, 2012
• Champion the Use of Spirometry—June 14, 2012
• National Health Council Finds Patients Support Simplification of HIPAA Privacy Rule—June 7, 2012
• Checklist to Reduce Readmissions Published—June 6, 2012
• AARC Joins With Others in Planning for Future—June 5, 2012
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—June 4, 2012
• AARC Mourns Loss of Katie Beckett—May 31, 2012
• 2015 Committee Releases Update Report—May 30, 2012
• Michigan Society Continues Quest to Overturn Deregulation—May 30, 2012
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—May 21, 2012
• AARC Learns of DOL Portal Site—May 17, 2012
• AARC Works With Michigan in Licensure Threat—May 15, 2012
• AARC Board Acts on Task Force Report—May 14, 2012
• AHRQ Seeks Comments on Draft Report—May 14, 2012
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—May 10, 2012
• Lori D. Conklin, MD, Takes Over as BOMA Chair—May 10, 2012
• Radon Forum Welcomes RT Attendees—May 9, 2012
• AARC Names New Executive Director and CEO—April 26, 2012
• World Asthma Day: RTs Are On the Job!—April 26, 2012
• AARC Names New Executive Director—April 26, 2012
• Surveys for Updated AARC Uniform Reporting Manual (URM) Begin—April 18, 2012
• AARC Summer Meetings programs, travel, and housing now available—April 17, 2012
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—April 16, 2012
• Dr. Philip Marcus, BOMA Chair, Dies—April 11, 2012
• Dean Hess to Represent AARC on CDC Working Group on VAP Surveillance—April 11, 2012
• Keep Those Letters Going—April 10, 2012
• First Five Spring Bulletins Online Now—April 5, 2012
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—April 5, 2012
• AARC Participated in HCC Meeting—April 3, 2012
• International Tobacco Cessation Expert Featured in AARC Program—March 29, 2012
• Toolkit Helps RTs with Rehab Information—March 22, 2012
• Educators: Help Recognize Outstanding Students!—March 22, 2012
• How Do They Do That in Namibia?—March 22, 2012
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—March 19, 2012
• CDC Campaign Hits Smokers Hard—March 15, 2012
• Program Committee Announces 2012 Sputum Bowl Plans—March 14, 2012
• Virtual Lobby Week A Success—March 13, 2012
• Members Showcase 65th Anniversary of AARC—March 13, 2012
• Go Green with Digital Publications—March 5, 2012
• March is the Month for Sleep and Pulmonary Rehab—March 1, 2012
• AARC’s Virtual Lobby Week Paves the Way—February 27, 2012
• Discounts Till March 31 on 5.5 CRCE—February 27, 2012
• Annual Sleep Health and Safety Meeting—March 2–3, 2012—February 21, 2012
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—February 21, 2012
• Checklists Help During Patient Transport—February 17, 2012
• CMS Transmittal on Who Can Order Rehabilitation and Respiratory Care Services Causes Confusion—February 16, 2012
• AARC Working to Fix the Payment Problem for Pulmonary Rehab—February 13, 2012
• Off Duty RT: Right Place, Right Time—February 9, 2012
• Allergy & Asthma Health Publishes Winter Edition—February 9, 2012
• AARC Cited on The Today Show—February 9, 2012
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—January 31, 2012
• Off Duty RT: Young Therapist Shares Her Good Samaritan Stories—January 27, 2012
• WAVE Program Aims to Improve Patient Safety—January 26, 2012
• AARC Executive Director Sought—January 24, 2012
• Wallace Conerly, Physician Friend of AARC, Dies—January 23, 2012
• More Section Winter Bulletins Online Now—January 23, 2012
• AARC Links to Pulmonary Hypertension Association—January 16, 2012
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—January 16, 2012
• Download and Discuss: App Brings AARConnect To You from Your Phone—January 12, 2012
• COPD Foundation Hires New Executive Director—January 12, 2012
• Section Members Earn a Bonus Webcast—January 11, 2012
• January is National Radon Action Month—January 6, 2012
• Parties Mark Dr. Helmholz’ 100th Birthday—January 3, 2012
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—January 3, 2012
2011
• AARC Leadership Announces the Retirement of its Executive Director—Dec 29, 2011
• Happy 100th, Dr. Helmholz!—December 27, 2011
• Primatene Mist Inhalers with CFCs Discontinued After December 31, 2011—December 21, 2011
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—December 19, 2011
• IOM Releases Report—December 13, 2011
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—December 5, 2011
• AARC Urges Congress to Go Forward with Epinephrine Withdrawal as Planned—December 1, 2011
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—November 29, 2011
• EPA Seeking Asthma Award Applications—November 28, 2011
• Italian Translation of A Guide to Aerosol Delivery Devices for Respiratory Therapists Now Available—November 14, 2011
• New Book Targets the Interdisciplinary Team—November 14, 2011
• COPD Month Offers Time to Reflect on Successes—November 10, 2011
• AARC Opposes Weakening of Air Pollution Regulations—November 10, 2011
• AARC Will Fight Pulmonary Rehab Payment Reduction—November 9, 2011
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—November 7, 2011
• Second Group of Fall Bulletins Online Now—November 3, 2011
• New App Helps You Navigate AARC Congress 2011—November 1, 2011
• Be Aware of the Pitfalls of Drowsy Driving—October 28, 2011
• AARC Supports DRIVE4COPD’s 2nd Annual Great American Screen Off—October 26, 2011
• Five Sections Publish Fall Bulletins—October 26, 2011
• Respiratory Therapists Weigh In on Clinical Alarms—October 20, 2011
• AARC Pledges to Improve Patient Safety—October 19, 2011
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—October 18, 2011
• HME Industry Asks CMS to Revise ABN Policy for CPAP—October 14, 2011
• Vote for the February 2012 AARC Times Cover—October 14, 2011
• AARC Meets Up with 24M Monument at the Texas State Fair—October 13, 2011
• AARC Election Results Announced—October 11, 2011
• Request for Proposals for Presentation at AARC Congress 2012—October 10, 2011
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—October 4, 2011
• 2011 Keynote Speaker Knows What It’s Like to Live Well With COPD—October 4, 2012
• UN Meeting Tackles NCDs—September 29, 2011
• AARC Members Travel to D.C. to Lobby for Clean Air—September 29, 2011
• AARC Assists CDC with Student Vaccination Survey—September 21, 2011
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—September 19, 2011
• Adopt-a-Company Going Strong—September 16, 2011
• “Hospital to Home” Survey Results are In—September 16, 2011
• NDMS Wants You for DMATs—September 14, 2011
• AARC Says No to Cigar Legislation—September 13, 2011
• Disaster Fund Opens for Hurricane and Wildfire Victims—September 12, 2011
• University of New Mexico Hospital Receives ASME Certification—September 6, 2011
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—September 6, 2011
• AARC Supports Pulmonary Fibrosis Bill—September 6, 2011
• Strategic Planning Helps State Societies Grow—August 30, 2011
• AARC Meets with CMS over Reduced Payment for Pulmonary Rehabilitation—August 30, 2011
• Members Urged to Participate in Clinical Alarms Survey—August 25, 2011
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—August 23, 2011
• Gates Foundation Grant to Help AARC Member Deliver Life-Saving Treatment to Resource-Limited Nations—August 19, 2011
• Second Group of Summer Bulletins Online Now—August 15, 2011
• Digital AARC Times and RESPIRATORY CARE Deliver Added Educational Value—August 12, 2011
• Lights, Camera, Action! Videos Highlight Benefits of Membership and More—August 8, 2011
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—August 8, 2011
• AARC to Participate in Development of In-Hospital COPD Management Protocol—August 4, 2011
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—July 26, 2011
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—July 18, 2011
• CMS Seeks Comments on COPD Quality Measures—July 1, 2011
• App Lovers Have More to Love: Summer Forum on your Phone—June 30, 2011
• Durbin Co-Chairs COPD Caucus—June 30, 2011
• RT Students Sell the Profession at HOSA Conference—June 27, 2011
• Respiratory Therapists May Benefit from Changes to Rules on Telemedicine—June 27, 2011
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—June 27, 2011
• AARC DigiMags Deliver a More Convenient Reading Experience—June 16, 2011
• AARC Members Participate in New Government-Funded VAP Bundle Initiative—June 15, 2011
• Q+A with Danica Patrick—June 15, 2011
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—June 13, 2011
• AARC Joins Colleagues in Concern Over Rehberg Amendment—June 13, 2011
• Happy Birthday, Dr. Bird—June 10, 2011
• AARC Members Testify at Senate Hearing—June 10, 2011
• Share Mechanical Ventilation Adjunct Protocols—June 3, 2011
• YLH Lists Prescription Assistance Programs—June 1, 2011
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—May 31, 2011
• Changes to CMS’ 30-Minute Rule on Medication Delivery May be Forthcoming—May 31, 2011
• AARC Follows Aftermath of Joplin Tornado—May 24, 2011
• Foundation Launches Campaign for Support—May 13, 2011
• HR 941 Receives More Support from the CF Community—May 12, 2011
• DRIVE4COPD Launches Adopt-A-Company—May 12, 2011
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—May 9, 2011
• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Writes in Support of RT Legislation—May 3, 2011
• Second Group of Spring Bulletins Online Now—May 3, 2011
• States Notified of National Sputum Bowl Decision—May 2, 2011
• World Asthma Day: Show the World Respiratory Care Cares!—May 2, 2011
• Disaster Fund Opens for Southeastern Tornado Victims—April 28, 2011
• Dean Hess Receives Prestigious Chadwick Medal—April 28, 2011
• Webcast Launches Phase 2 of DRIVE4COPD—April 28, 2011
• AARC Times: More of the Story—April 27, 2011
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—April 25, 2011
• AARC Supports CDC’s National Asthma Control Program—April 25, 2011
• Get “More of the Story”—April 14, 2011
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—April 12, 2011
• First Five Spring Bulletins Online Now—April 6, 2011
• AARC Supports Bill to Repeal Competitive Bidding—April 6, 2011
• Primatene Mist No Longer Available After Dec. 31—April 4, 2011
• Be Prepared to Handle the Challenge of Competency Assurance Documentation—March 30, 2011
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—March 28, 2011
• Japanese Relief: How You Can Help—March 17, 2011
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—March 15, 2011
• Submit Your Clinical Article Ideas to AARC Times—March 9, 2011
• Three New Ways to Read RESPIRATORY CARE—March 9, 2011
• Respiratory Care Education Annual Manuscript Deadline Extended—March 8, 2011
• AARC Leaders Attend Gulf Thoracic Society Meeting in Dubai—March 2, 2011
• International Fellowship Program Looking for City Hosts—March 1, 2011
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—March 1, 2011
• AARC’s Virtual Lobby Week Paves the Way—February 24, 2011
• Second Group of Winter Section Bulletins Online Now—February 18, 2011
• VAP Workshops Scheduled in Michigan, Wisconsin, Colorado, and Virginia—February 17, 2011
• 9/11 Edition of AARC Times To Be Included in Bush Presidential Library—February 17, 2011
• Write to Congress on RT Medicare Legislation—February 15, 2011
• Committee Develops Congress Program—February 14, 2011
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—February 14, 2011
• COPD Patients Go “Full Tilt” in YouTube Video—February 8, 2011
• AARC Considers Formation of Oncology Roundtable—February 8, 2011
• DRIVE4COPD Reaches One Million Mark—February 3, 2011
• AARC Roundtables Part 2—January 28, 2011
• Survey Will Determine Your Alpha-1 Educational Needs—January 27, 2011
• AARC Adds New International Affiliate—January 27, 2011
• AARC Roundtables Part 1—January 20, 2011
• AARC Members to Participate in NIOSH Survey—January 18, 2011
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—January 18, 2011
• Free Download of First Oxy-phile Book Available—January 14, 2011
• Blizzard Makes Getting to Work and Back a Challenge—January 12, 2011
• AARC President Reaffirms Focus on Advocacy and Networking—January 12, 2011
• Criteria Revised for AARC Fellows—January 5, 2011
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—January 3, 2011
2010
• AARC Renews Commitment to COPD Awareness—December 22, 2010
• First Ever Vent 5K is a Winner for UMMC—December 22, 2010
• Help Your Patients Quit Smoking With New Guide—December 14, 2010
• National Respiratory Care Week: Your 2010 Events & Activities—December 14, 2010
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—December 10, 2010
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—December 1, 2010
• Second Group of Fall Bulletins Online Now—November 22, 2010
• AARC Election Results Announced—November 16, 2010
• World COPD Day Gives Time to Reflect on Successes—November 15, 2010
• AARC Endorses Warning Label Strategy—November 11, 2010
• International Attendance Increases in Vegas—November 10, 2010
• Benchmarking Requirement Added to QRCR Hospital Criteria—November 10, 2010
• CMS Final Rules Show Positive Gains for Pulmonary Rehab—November 9, 2010
• RTs off to the Races in Richmond—November 9, 2010
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—November 8, 2010
• AARC Receives Thanks From NHLBI—November 5, 2010
• Cowtown and Other Cities Participate in Great American Screen Off—November 4, 2010
• Second Program Receives the AARC’s ASME Certification—November 4, 2010
• Trailblazer Issues First LCD on Pulmonary Rehabilitation—November 3, 2010
• AARC Leadership Institute Request for Proposals—November 1, 2010
• HR 6376 Will Help Pulmonary Rehab Programs—October 26, 2010
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—October 25, 2010
• Medicare Expansion of Smoking Cessation Counseling—October 25, 2010
• AARC Members Mark World Spirometry Day—October 21, 2010
• Results of National Ventilator Study Published in Peer-Reviewed Journal—October 18, 2010
• First Five Fall Bulletins Online Now—October 18, 2010
• AARC Educates Seniors at AARP Event—October 13, 2010
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—October 12, 2010
• RC Week Media Coverage: Tools You Can Use—October 8, 2010
• Member Inspires on Kansas Road Trip—October 7, 2010
• Year of the Lung: National Respiratory Care Week—October 1, 2010
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—September 28, 2010
• Look What We’re Doing—September 23, 2010
• HHS Launches New Website for Advance Registration of Volunteer Health Professionals—September 22, 2010
• “Inspiring” Photos Equal RC Week Fun—September 21, 2010
• Drive4COPD Hits 250,000 Mark—September 21, 2010
• AARC Message Reaches Millions—September 14, 2010
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—September 10, 2010
• Declines in Cigarette Smoking Rates Stall—September 7, 2010
• CMS Expands Smoking Cessation as a Preventive Measure—September 7, 2010
• 2010 Year Of The Customer: Enter To Win Prizes—September 2, 2010
• HRSA Reports Scholarship Opportunities for RTs—August 26, 2010
• AHRQ Director to Address Congress in Keynote Speech—August 26, 2010
• VAP Workshops Scheduled for Maryland, Pennsylvania—August 26, 2010
• WHO Says Pandemic is Over—Now What?—August 24, 2010
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—August 19, 2010
• Simulation Roundtable Provides Community for RTs—August 12, 2010
• Second Group of Summer Bulletins Online Now—August 12, 2010
• Back to School with Pulmonary Hygiene—August 3, 2010
• AARC Announces New Associate Executive Director—August 3, 2010
• AARC Announces Interim Chairs for Its Management and Diagnostics Specialty Sections—August 2, 2010
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—August 2, 2010
• CMS Finalizes Inpatient Hospital Rules—August 2, 2010
• FDA Hears from AARC, Others, on Tobacco Marketing—July 28, 2010
• Free Webcast Offered by the COPD Learn More Breathe Better® Campaign—July 28, 2010
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—July 23, 2010
• AARC Virtual Lobby Day Announced—July 21, 2010
• AARC Members Urged to Participate in DRIVE4COPD Launch—July 21, 2010
• First Five Summer Bulletins Online Now—July 19, 2010
• Inaccurate Information Continues—July 9, 2010
• CMS Proposes Increased Payment for Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Hospital Outpatient Settings—July 9, 2010
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—July 7, 2010
• AARC Shines at HOSA Show—July 6, 2010
• Deceptive Promotion Continues—July 1, 2010
• State Officials React Favorably—July 1, 2010
• Hawaii RT Licensure Signed into Law—June 29, 2010
• CMS Proposes Positive Pulmonary Rehab Payment Changes—June 28, 2010
• Physician Member Profiled for Long Military Career, Latest Mission—June 25, 2010
• Singing Sisters with CF Featured on YourLungHealth—June 25, 2010
• Medicare Pulmonary Rehab FAQ Created—June 25, 2010
• AARC Asks CMS to Support Quitlines—June 16, 2010
• AARC, Joint Commission Issue Warning on Deceptive Promotion—June 14, 2010
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—June 14, 2010
• Help Line is Moving—June 14, 2010
• AARC Position Statement Goes Out to Medicaid Directors, RC Boards—June 14, 2010
• Tell Your Docs About the AARC’s New Office Spirometry Certificate—June 10, 2010
• COPD Educator Course: The Tools You Need to Reduce Costly Readmissions for Your Hospital—June 10, 2010
• 2015 and Beyond: Your Chance to Be Heard—June 3, 2010
• GA Students Get Official Word: Program to Remain Open!—June 1, 2010
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—June 1, 2010
• Year of the Lung: Traveling with Pulmonary Disease—June 1, 2010
• Two New Roundtables Form—May 25, 2010
• HHS Opportunities—May 21, 2010
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—May 18, 2010
• Second Group of Spring Section Bulletins Online Now—May 14, 2010
• Disaster Fund Activated for Tennessee Members—May 13, 2010
• Simulation Roundtable Under Consideration by the AARC—May 13, 2010
• HHS Article Addresses IT Concerns with Federal Tracking System for HAIs—May 13, 2010
• Test Your LTOT Know-How—May 5, 2010
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—May 3, 2010
• RT Videos Inform with a Smile—May 3, 2010
• Year of the Lung: Focus on Asthma—May 3, 2010
• CoARC Announces Change in Exam-Based Program Outcome Measure—April 23, 2010
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—April 20, 2010
• Respiratory Therapy Makes List of Top Ten Hot Jobs—April 19, 2010
• Legal Column Coming to AARC Times in June—April 15, 2010
• Tobacco Trafficking Legislation Signed into Law—April 13, 2010
• Georgia Students Set Program Closure Protest to Music—April 6, 2010
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—April 5, 2010
• AARC Supports Military Education Bill—April 5, 2010
• Year of the Lung: Focus on Allergies—March 31, 2010
• Patients to Have Their Say in New COPD Educator Course—March 26, 2010
• NBRC Hosts Critical Care Therapists—March 26, 2010
• Philippines Enacts Licensure for RTs—March 26, 2010
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—March 17, 2010
• PACT Trip Turns into Civic Lesson for One Family—March 17, 2010
• AARC Members Urged to Refresh Passwords—March 15, 2010
• Health Professions Network (HPN) meets in Washington, DC—March 11, 2010
• Annual Lobby Day a Huge Success—March 10, 2010
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—March 9, 2010
• KRCS Helps Put Smoking Ban Over the Top—March 9, 2010
• AARC Supports Tobacco Trafficking Bill—March 8, 2010
• Congress, Summer Forum Programs Promise Career Boosting Content—March 8, 2010
• Outside Organizations Support PACT Mission in DC—March 4, 2010
• Submit Your Clinical Article Ideas to AARC Times—March 2, 2010
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—February 22, 2010
• New Safety Requirement Announced for LABAs—February 19, 2010
• EPA Rep Cites Ties to the RC Profession in Letter on Award—February 16, 2010
• AARC Headquarters Blanketed in Snow—February 11, 2010
• National Ventilator Survey: The Results Are In!—February 10, 2010
• International Fellowship Program Looking for City Hosts—February 10, 2010
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—February 5, 2010
• Help for Haiti: Respiratory Care Cares—February 1, 2010
• Winter Section Bulletins Online Now—January 28, 2010
• HHS Launches Web Site for Haiti Volunteers—January 28, 2010
• Write to Congress for Better Pulmonary Care Services—January 26, 2010
• QRCR Open Enrollment Begins—January 21, 2010
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—January 18, 2010
• AARC Represented at Opening of New Center—January 8, 2010
• New Concentrators Approved for Use on Aircraft—January 8, 2010
• National Influenza Vaccination Week—January 6, 2010
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—January 4, 2010

2009  Back to top

• More Updates on Pulmonary Rehab Benefit Available—December 17, 2009
• Pulmonary Community Loses Pioneering Physician—December 12, 2009
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—December 10, 2009
• The Joint Commission Revises Its Interpretation of Respiratory Care Orders—December 1, 2009
• International Fellow Visits AARC Office—November 30, 2009
• National Respiratory Care Week: Your 2009 Events & Activities—November 24, 2009
• It’s World COPD Day—November 18, 2009
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—November 17, 2009
• AARC Election Results Announced—November 16, 2009
• AARC Home Care Section: A Positive Place to Address the Negatives in the Industry—November 16, 2009
• Request for Proposals for Presentation at the 56th International Congress—November 12, 2009
• Formation of New Geriatrics Roundtable Being Considered by AARC—November 9, 2009
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—November 4, 2009
• CMS Makes Substantive Changes to Pulmonary Rehabilitation Provisions—November 3, 2009
• Second Group of Fall Bulletins Online Now—November 2, 2009
• National Respiratory Care Week: Share Your Week With Us—October 26, 2009
• Dr. Bird Honored By Second U.S. President—October 21, 2009
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—October 14, 2009
• Strategic Stockpile Webcasts Connect You to Information That Matters—October 13, 2009
• AARC Voting Begins October 6—October 6, 2009
• AARC Continues to Push CMS to Expand Pulmonary Rehab Coverage Criteria—October 6, 2009
• First Five Fall Bulletins Online Now—October 5, 2009
• New Online Book Describes PAP Adherence Techniques—September 30, 2009
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—September 30, 2009
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—September 17, 2009
• TJC Launches Center for Transforming Healthcare—September 14, 2009
• AARC to Congress: Support Tobacco Cessation Services—September 9, 2009
• President Myers Recommends Following the H1N1 Checklist—September 9, 2009
• AARC, Five Other Organizations, Establish Hospital Care Collaborative—September 8, 2009
• Joint Commission Inviting Comments on Tobacco Measure—September 8, 2009
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—September 4, 2009
• Training on LTV 1200 Provided for All—September 1, 2009
• AARC Issues Comments on Proposed PR Regulations—August 28, 2009
• AARC Supports Orphan Drug Legislation—August 28, 2009
• AARC Launches H1N1 Resource Center—August 26, 2009
• FDA Launches New Center for Tobacco Products—August 19, 2009
• CMS Clarifies Co-Signing of Orders—August 19, 2009
• CMS Clarifies Role of Respiratory Therapy in the IRF Setting—August 18, 2009
• CMS Accepts AARC Position Statement—August 18, 2009
• Congressman Visits AARC Office—August 14, 2009
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—August 14, 2009
• AARC Continues to Work with Key Stakeholders on PR Regulations—August 12, 2009
• Second Five Summer Bulletins Online Now—August 5, 2009
• CRCE Through the Journal—July 31, 2009
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—July 27, 2009
• First Five Summer Bulletins Online Now—July 20, 2009
• Summer Forum Kicks Off With Record Attendance—July 17, 2009
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—July 13, 2009
• AARC Supports Special Consideration for Rare Disease Research —July 10, 2009
• FDA Seeks Public Input on Tobacco—July 1, 2009
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—June 30, 2009
• PPUSA Gets AAFA Stamp of Approva —June 29, 2009
• Action on Health Reform is Needed—June 23, 2009
• RESPIRATORY CARE Journal Now on Twitter—June 18, 2009
• Influential Physician Lined Up for Congress—June 17, 2009
• Asthma Course Now Online—June 15, 2009
• FDA Regulation of Tobacco Jumps Last Hurdle—June 12, 2009
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—June 9, 2009
• Senate Vote Imminent on Tobacco Control Act—June 9, 2009
• In Survival Mode? Best Practice Depot Can Help—June 3, 2009
• ND Members Keep Tobacco Prevention Legislation on Track—June 1, 2009
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—May 27, 2009
• BRPT Eliminates Additional Reqs for Pathway 2 RPSGT Candidates—May 27, 2009
• Patient Site Keeps Patients in the Loop—May 21, 2009
• HR Survey Contest: We Have a Winner!—May 20, 2009
• Bills Will Create Smoking Cessation Benefit—May 11, 2009
• Student Club Helps College Go Tobacco Free—May 11, 2009
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News—May 11, 2009
• Enter the 2009 AARC Photo Contest—May 11, 2009
• Second Five Spring Bulletins Online Now—May 7, 2009
• Cochrane Library Offers Swine Flu Help—May 6, 2009
• Simulation Task Force Forms, AARC Gets Involved—May 5, 2009
• Swine Flu Webcast Gives Targeted Information to RTs—May 5, 2009
• Major Journal Publishes Study on RT-Driven Protocol - April 29, 2009
• World Asthma Day: Get Out for the Greater Good - April 29, 2009
• Twitter Tuesday Strikes a Chord - April 29, 2009
• Ask Your Senators to Sign On to COPD Effort - April 28, 2009
• First Five Spring Section Bulletins Online Now - April 27, 2009
• Asthma Forum Brings Community Ideas to Life - April 27, 2009
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News - April 27, 2009
• Swine Flu Health Alert Issued - April 27, 2009
• Kudos to the Class of 2009 - April 22, 2009
• AARConnection: Connect With AARC Value - April 20, 2009
• Twitter Tuesday—Tweet with Us Tuesday, April 28 - April 16, 2009
• Discount on Sleep Disorders Specialty Exam - April 9, 2009
• Good Press: AARC Members In The News - April 9, 2009
• New Blood Gas Guideline Available - April 9, 2009
• We’re Going Social! - April 7, 2009
• Patient Guides on VAP Available - April 6, 2009
• Additional Clarification Written on Medication Delivery Issue - April 3, 2009
• Watch Your Mailbox for New AARC Booklet Offering Free CRCEs - March 31, 2009
• North Dakota, Minnesota Members May Get Help - March 31, 2009
• AARC Supports Protection of Patents - March 30, 2009
• ACCP Supports Passage of S 343/HR 1077 - March 26, 2009
• NIH Challenge Grants Offer Research Opportunities for RTs - March 26, 2009
• RT Students Collect DVDs for CF Patients - March 24, 2009
• Good Press: AARC Members In The News - March 23, 2009
• AARC Supports Funding for Key Government Agencies - March 19, 2009
• AARC Fund Produces Research Results - March 18, 2009
• Respiratory Therapist Human Resource Survey - March 18, 2009
• AARC Takes Leadership Role in COPD Community - March 11, 2009
• On the Ground in Washington—Your PACT in Action - March 9, 2009
• Good Press: AARC Members In The News - March 9, 2009
• Celebrate Pulmonary Rehab Week March 15–21 - March 9, 2009
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News - March 2, 2009
• Support Your PACT Representatives as They Head Up Capitol Hill - February 19, 2009
• AARC Launches New Certification Program for Asthma Education - February 16, 2009
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News - February 10, 2009
• Broaden Your Horizons by Hosting an International Fellow in 2009 - February 6, 2009
• Second Five Winter Bulletins Online Now - February 6, 2009
• New Report Offers Asthma Implementation Strategies - February 5, 2009
• First Five Winter Section Bulletins Online Now - January 29, 2009
• AARC Names Representatives to Joint Commission PTAC - January 29, 2009
• AARC Member Appears on The Tonight Show - January 27, 2009
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News - January 26, 2009
• Two New (and FREE) Educational Opportunities for 2009 - January 21, 2009
• QRCR Enrollment/Recertification Underway Now - January 21, 2009
• Peak Performance USA Makes it Easy to Make a Difference - January 21, 2009
• Two New Roundtables Form on Hyperbarics and Informatics - January 14, 2009
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News - January 13, 2009
• FREE Course Helps You Expand Your Role in Asthma Management - January 13, 2009
• Honoring Military RTs - January 9, 2009
• Good Press: AARC Members in the News - January 6, 2009