Announcements

Featuring Sangeeta Mehta MD, FRCPC, discussing the importance of taking a patient-centered approach to mechanical ventilation treatment.

Respiratory Care Week is Oct. 21-27 and will be here before you know it! Give a huge boost of awareness for lung health and the profession with this year's slogan 'Your Breathing Matters'. Plan now by visiting the RC Week Store to get your event gear and gifts today!

The AARC is transitioning to a new database management system. Stay tuned to News Now to learn how this change will affect you and about what you can expect from the new platform.

Make this your year to experience Congress! This will be an unforgettable career move for you, plus it's a one-stop shop for your continuing education. More than 20 CRCEs are available. Register today and get a discounted rate!

The Use of Noninvasive Ventilation at the End of Life

Ventilator Discontinuation: The Evidence Base, Guidelines, and “Best Practice”

After a brief hiatus, the AARC Program Committee is happy to announce that they will be holding open auditions for new speakers again this year with the AARC Speaker Academy.

Plan your summer escape to AARC's premiere leadership and networking meeting. Online registration ends soon!

Starting Tuesday, May 29, the AARC education team will kick off its new summer disease webcast series.

Mark your calendar! The series will continue through July 10.

The Open Forum allows AARC members the opportunity to contribute to the scientific basis for respiratory care. June 1 is the deadline for submission of abstracts to be presented at the AARC Congress in Las Vegas.

AARC membership provides a variety of valuable resources including free courses! Courses range in topics such as aerosol delivery, portable oxygen concentrators, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and more.

Each free course even offers members the opportunity to earn CRCE credit(s)!

In 2018, auditors will be taking a hard look at respiratory therapy/pulmonary function testing claims, looking for incorrect coding and missing documentation. While payment denials and recoupments will be widespread, you can take action to reduce your risks and protect your revenue stream. Register today!

AARC's OPEN FORUM Call for Abstracts is now underway! Deadline is June 1. Don't delay!