Articles tagged with: Advocacy
August 11, 2022
AARC Works to Reform Access to Supplemental Oxygen
AARC and other groups came together and crafted the “Pillars of Oxygen Reform.” These Pillars address how Congressional leaders could reform oxygen billing and reimbursement to enhance patient access.
August 2, 2022
Treating Smoking in Cancer Patients: An Essential Component of Cancer Care
Tobacco Control Monograph #23 has released. This series provides scientific reviews of tobacco use to reduce cancer morbidity and mortality.
July 20, 2022
Payment Updates Impacting Respiratory Care
This is the time of year when CMS releases proposed payment rates and policies for the upcoming calendar year for services paid under the physician fee schedule and the hospital outpatient prospective payment system. These rules often include policies that impact respiratory care.
June 22, 2022
Understanding Changes to Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Read and learn more about recent changes to Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Stay in the know for your patients.
June 20, 2022
AARC Takes a Stand on Workplace Violence
AARC supports the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act of 2022 introduced on June 7, 2022.
June 10, 2022
Passing the Torch: AARC’s Longtime Advocacy Leader Retires, Welcomes New VP
With Anne Marie Hummel upcoming retirement, the AARC welcomes Miriam O'Day as the new Senior VP of Government Affairs.
May 18, 2022
Public Health Emergency Set to Continue for Now
Extending the public health emergency or making permanent certain temporary waivers that will expire when it ends are important issues to the AARC.
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.
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