04
Nov
AARC Advocacy Comes in Many Forms
The AARC highlights some of their collaboration with different organizations to help advocate for the profession.
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21
Oct
Calendar Year 2021 Updates for Physician and Hospital Outpatient Services
The CMS recently provided an update explaining their new proposed rules. The AARC invites you to add your comments.
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14
Oct
AARC Part of Technical Expert Panel on Home Mechanical Ventilation
CMS has updated their views on bi-level CPAP, and noninvasive ventilators in individuals with respiratory failure due to COPD.
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02
Sep
The Future of Telehealth
Telehealth has been on the radar for quite some time, but with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic the need has become more apparant.
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06
Aug
CMS Expands Telehealth | Where are Respiratory Therapists?
This article discusses the recent changes CMS has made to expand telehealth and how these decisions will directly impact respiratory therapists.
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21
Jul
AARC Mourns Loss of American Icon, Hero, and Friend to Respiratory Care
U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) died Friday, July 17 at the age of 80. Turning from activist to lawmaker, Lewis spent his life working to make our lives better. His dedication to advocating for the rights of minorities started young. He took part as an architect of and a keynote speaker at the historic March… Read more »
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09
Jul
CMS Confirms RTs Can Furnish Telehealth During the Pandemic
The AARC has received confirmation from CMS that allows RTs to give telehealth services to patients amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
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15
Apr
CMS Removes Vents from Competitive Bidding
The CMS has removed vents from competitive bidding. This is a huge win in the world of respiratory therapy, read more about this good news.
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04
Mar
#AARCLobby | Get Ready to TAKE ACTION in March
#AARCLobby begins second campaign of the year to advocate for pulmonary rehab and to fight against the youth tobacco epidemic.
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29
Jan
#AARCLobby | Be An Advocate, Every Day
The AARC advocates each day to support the profession, and we encourage RTs all over the U.S. to join in the effort. We checked in with Terri Lesser, RRT, for her take on the importance and value of advocacy. Have an Advocacy Agenda Terri Lesser, RRT, graduated from Washburn University in May 1989 and has… Read more »
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