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CQRC is a leader in the home respiratory community, helping to protect and define the future of cost-effective, high quality home respiratory therapy care for all Americans. It is important to keep our members, the press, and the public informed on important issues that impact home respiratory therapy.
With Limited Time Remaining in 118th Congress, CQRC Calls for Congress to Restore Patient Access to All Supplemental Oxygen Modalities
Washington, D.C. – The Council for Quality Respiratory Care (CQRC), a coalition representing the nation’s leading home respiratory care and supplemental oxygen providers and manufacturing companies, commends growing support for the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act (S. 3821/H.R. 7829), bipartisan legislation to address the loss of patient access to supplemental liquid oxygen and stabilize access for all…
JEFF BARNHARD COMMITS TO ALIGNING INDUSTRY’S MESSAGE
Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor Updated 10:00 AM CDT, Fri June 28, 2024 WASHINGTON – Jeff Barnhard says he will bring a broad perspective to his new role as chairman of the Council for Quality Respiratory Care, thanks to a resume that includes roles at providers big and small. “What I’ve seen that’s been common throughout…
CQRC NAMES LINCARE CEO AS NEW CHAIRMAN
HME News Staff Updated 9:47 AM CDT, Mon June 17, 2024 WASHINGTON – The Council for Quality Respiratory Care recently named Jeff Barnhard, CEO of Lincare, as chairman of the board. “It is an honor to serve as the next chairman of CQRC,” said Barnhard. “In this role, I look forward to advocating for reforms…
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