AARC Advocates Bring Respiratory Care Priorities to Capitol Hill
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By
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Lisa Weisenberger
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June 4, 2026
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Clinical Scorecard: AARC Representatives Present Respiratory Care Initiatives to Lawmakers in Washington, D.C.
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
| Condition | |
| Key Mechanisms | Advocacy for improved access to supplemental oxygen and preventive respiratory services (needs sourcing). |
| Target Population | |
| Care Setting | |
Key Highlights
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
- Support for the SOAR Act to ensure access to necessary oxygen therapies (needs sourcing).
- Advocacy for the AIR Act to authorize respiratory therapists to provide tobacco cessation counseling (needs sourcing).
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
Access to liquid oxygen and other oxygen systems to enhance quality of life (needs sourcing).
Clinical Best Practices
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