Articles tagged with: Advocacy
October 14, 2021
FDA Gives First Ever Authorization of Certain E-Cigarettes
The FDA actions in denying the legal marketing of certain e-cigarettes and vaping products, the agency announced on October 12 its first ever authorization of three e-cigarette products.
October 7, 2021
Compact Licensure for Respiratory Therapists
We’ve heard your comments loud and clear, and for that reason the AARC has spent several months researching the issue to gain a better understanding of what is involved in the process.
September 30, 2021
AARC Co-Signs Letter to Director of Center for Medicare and Medicaid
The AARC joined 64 other organizations in signing a letter that they hope will while encourage greater transparency, communication, and collaboration with healthcare stakeholders.
September 17, 2021
Big Tobacco Buys Inhalation Drug/Device Manufacturer
The AARC joins forces with several US based companies to reach out to a multitude of UK officials to warn of the harms of the decision.
September 16, 2021
AARC Supports Improved Patient Access to Pulmonary Rehabilitation
The AARC is joined by nine other societies in their joint comments and recommendations, which were sent to CMS.
September 10, 2021
FDA Delays Actions to Remove JUUL Products from the Market
We provide an update on the recent decision made by the FDA. Learn more.
September 9, 2021
AARC Advocates for Telehealth in Larger Medicare Package
AARC has reached out to the House and the Senate to advocate for including sections 303 and 304 of the CONNECT for Health Act as part of a larger healthcare package.
August 25, 2021
AARC Supports CMS’ Proposal to Expand Supplemental Oxygen Use
AARC, along with other pulmonary organizations, recently submitted joint comments CMS, in support of its proposed decision to expand coverage of supplemental oxygen use.
August 5, 2021
Medical Associations Create United Front to Reduce Barriers to Noninvasive Ventilation
The AARC has partnered with several other associations to advise a revise of outdated policies on noninvasive ventilation.
July 29, 2021
AARC Joins Statement in Support of Mandated Vaccines
With President Tooley’s outreach to the Board of Directors for approval, we have asked that AARC be added to the list of co-signers
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