Articles tagged with: Advocacy
August 6, 2020
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.
July 21, 2020
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 »
July 9, 2020
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.
April 15, 2020
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.
March 4, 2020
#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.
February 5, 2020
#AARCLobby | Get Ready to TAKE ACTION
Our first #AARCLobby TAKE ACTION campaign for 2020 kicks off Monday, Feb. 10 and runs through Friday, Feb. 14. Now is the time to contact your elected officials regarding the CONNECT Act and SMART Act. Telehealth is Still a Priority The House and Senate have introduced identical versions of the CONNECT (Creating Opportunities Now for... Read more »
January 29, 2020
#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 »
January 22, 2020
#AARCLobby | Advocacy for 2020
The AARC advocacy program for 2020 takes on the mindset to “Be an Advocate, Every Day.” Although we will continue to dedicate times to send targeted messages to the Hill, we want you to support advocacy efforts throughout the year. Instead of just focusing on a single piece of legislation—or legislation that primarily benefits respiratory... Read more »
January 3, 2020
Changes by the Administration to Step Back from its Policy on Flavored E-Cigarettes is Unacceptable
The American Association for Respiratory Care is extremely disappointed in the Administration’s limited plan to ban flavored e-cigarettes from the market. The ban would include flavored, cartridge-based e-cigarettes that contain vaping liquids (other than tobacco and menthol flavors) but would allow refillable-type products typically sold in vape shops to remain on the market. This policy... Read more »
September 13, 2019
AARC Supports Administration’s Decision to Remove Flavored E-Cigarettes from the Market
Irving, TX (September 12, 2019) – The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) strongly supports the Administration’s announcement on September 11 regarding its plans to remove flavored e-cigarettes from the marketplace and commends its actions to protect our nation’s youth from being deceived by the tobacco industry’s marketing strategies that have led to the current... Read more »
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