Articles tagged with: Advocacy
May 19, 2021
The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act has been Reintroduced!
The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act was reintroduced in the 117th Congress yesterday afternoon, May 18, in both the House and Senate.
May 19, 2021
New Treatments Provide Hope for Respiratory Patients
New highly anticipated treatments are in the pipeline for respiratory patients and could soon be up for approval before the FDA.
May 13, 2021
CMS Proposes Quality Measures for Health Care Worker Vaccinations
CMS has recently issued proposed rules impacting a variety of facilities that could affect respiratory therapists.
April 29, 2021
Proposal to Ban Menthol in Cigarettes Sought by Biden Administration
The Biden Administration and the FDA plan to announce a bill to ban menthol in cigarettes. The ban also includes other flavors.
April 22, 2021
RTs Get Well Deserved Recognition
RTs have received recognition in a recent newsletter written by the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.
April 22, 2021
Advocacy Blast Off to Great Start
The 2021 Advocacy Campaign is off to a great start with 20,000 messages sent to congress in the first few days of the campaign.
April 15, 2021
Join AARC’s Advocacy BLAST Campaign
Get Ready Everyone – Our virtual advocacy campaign for 2021 kicks into high gear April 19 – 30, 2021. Learn more about the campaign.
March 15, 2021
President Biden Adds RTs to Administer Vaccines
AARC is proud to announce that RTs are now approved to administer the COVID-19 vaccine, helping to spread awareness of RTs.
March 15, 2021
The VA Raises the Bar for Respiratory Therapists
The VA raises standards and expectations for respiratory therapists. Read what exactly has changed and how it impacts you.
February 11, 2021
AARC Reaches out to Congressional Telehealth Workgroup
AARC reaches back out to the telehealth workgroup to help insure RTs are included in the CONNECT act when it is reintroduced.
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