Articles by: Addie Schiefer
February 10, 2022
AARC Members Win Awards and Stay Strong Fighting COVID-19
AARC members featured in the news over the last week for their work on the front lines of COVID-19 and for winning prestigious awards.
Addie Schiefer
February 10, 2022
2022 Update to Coding Guidelines for Respiratory and Pulmonary Services
The Advocacy and Government Affairs staff has compiled Coding Guidelines as a resource for the most common respiratory billing procedures.
Addie Schiefer
February 10, 2022
Help Remove Non-Clinical Oxygen Concentrators from Online Purchase
The COPD Foundation seeks your support in a petition addressed to Amazon, eBay, Facebook, to remove low-cost devices marketed as oxygen concentrations.
Addie Schiefer
February 3, 2022
RTs Continue to Go Above and Beyond for Their Patients and Communities
We feature RTs who have recently been in the news for going above and beyond for their patients amidst COVID-19.
Addie Schiefer
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.
Addie Schiefer
January 27, 2022
FDA Gives Update on Philips Respironics Recalls
The FDA has announced its most recent recall in regards to Philips Respironics. Learn more about this recall.
Addie Schiefer
January 25, 2022
February 4 | National Wear Red Day
February was named American Heart Month by the American Heart Association (AHA). To kick off the campaign, Friday, Feb. 4 is National Wear Red Day to raise awareness for cardiovascular disease. According to the AHA, an estimated 630,000 Americans die from heart disease each year, the leading cause of death for both men and women.... Read more »
Addie Schiefer
January 23, 2022
AARC President Provides Update on CPR Guidelines
The American Heart Association has updated their CPR guidance after listening to feedback from health care colleagues.
Addie Schiefer
January 14, 2022
Message from AARC President: Status Update on CPR Guidelines
AARC President gives an update on the status of the American Heart Association CPR guidelines.
Addie Schiefer
January 13, 2022
Members Share Expertise and COVID-19 Experiences
We feature a few AARC members who have recently been featured in the news.
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