Articles tagged with: Advocacy
May 17, 2022
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommends Against Screening for COPD in Asymptomatic Adults
On May 10, 2022, the USPSTF released its final statement recommending against screening for COPD in asymptomatic adults.
April 29, 2022
FDA Takes Action to Ban Menthol Cigarettes and Flavors in Cigars
On April 28, 2022, the FDA released proposed rules to prohibit menthol in cigarettes and characterizing flavors in cigars.
April 21, 2022
It’s Time to Act, Join the AARC Advocacy Campaign!
We're gearing up for AARC’s 2022 advocacy campaign, which kicks off April 25 and runs through May 4, to send messages to the Hill.
March 2, 2022
Advocacy Has A New Look
There's a new addition to our advocacy page that highlights the work the AARC has done with federal policies.
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.
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.
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.
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