Archive for June 2025
CQRC Names Rotech CEO as New Board Chair
With more than three decades of experience in oxygen supplier field, Robin Menchen is well positioned to advance Medicare supplemental oxygen reform and shape future of care delivery WASHINGTON – The Council for Quality Respiratory Care (CQRC) recently named Robin Menchen, CEO of Rotech Healthcare Inc. (Rotech), as chair of the board. As an industry veteran…
Read MoreCQRC URGES CAUTION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF NIV NCD
WASHINGTON – While it commends the Trump Administration for finalizing a National Coverage Determination (NCD) for “Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) in the Home for the Treatment of Chronic Respiratory Failure consequent to COPD,” the Council for Quality Respiratory Care (CQRC) is concerned about its quick implementation and potential access issues. The effective date of the final…
Read MoreCQRC Commends CMS for Modifying the Final Coverage Decision for Noninvasive Ventilation for Chronic Respiratory Failure
Policy released by CMS reflects many of the recommendations submitted by CQRC to support effective management of chronic respiratory disease, prevent ER visits and hospitalizations, and enhance patient quality of life WASHINGTON – The Council for Quality Respiratory Care (CQRC) – a coalition of the nation’s six leading home oxygen therapy provider and manufacturing companies –…
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