September 4, 2008

Meet the Candidates
AARC Elections will take place later this fall, but you can begin learning more about the candidates for office right now. So click on the link and take a few moments to see who’s in the running and how they would help shape the future of the profession if elected.

Disaster Fund Opened for Gustav Victims
AARC's disaster fund has been activated for members in Louisiana suffering loss or damage from Gustav.

AARC Document Outlines Next Steps for Pulmonary Rehab
Now that a specific Medicare benefit for pulmonary rehabilitation is the law of the land, rehab programs everywhere are trying to get down to the nitty gritty and figure out how and when the law will affect them and their patients. The AARC has developed a new document with the answers you need to get started.

How good is the new document? If Senate Finance Health Staff Chief Billy Wynne is any judge, pretty darn good. The AARC recently sent the document to offices on the Hill, and Wynn replied with favorable comments. Read More

RC Week is Only Six Weeks Away—Oct. 19–25!
The clock is ticking, but you still have plenty of time to plan great events aimed at raising awareness of the profession and the patients we serve. Don't miss this chance to shine the spotlight on respiratory care and all the ways you work to help people breathe easier. For ideas, visit the official RC Week Web Site. For official celebration kits, gift items and educational resources, visit the AARC Online Store.

Good Press: AARC Members in the News
We have another great list of newsmakers to share. See how your colleagues are making headlines for everything from leading Better Breathers groups to playing in an Americana band.

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