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World Oxygen Day Underscores Urgent Need for Life-Changing Oxygen Reform
WASHINGTON, DC – (October 2, 2024) – In honor of World Oxygen Day (October 2), 30 leading patient, provider, and professional organizations have united to call on Congress to pass the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform or SOAR Act (S. 3821/H.R. 7829). This pivotal legislation seeks to ensure that individuals enrolled in Medicare, who rely on supplemental oxygen, can…
Read MoreCQRC: ‘We are optimistic’
With limited time remaining in the 118th Congress, the Council of Quality Respiratory Care is thanking new supporters of the SOAR Act and calling on the rest of legislators to join them in restoring patient access to all supplemental oxygen modalities. Click here to see the full article on the HME News website.
Read MoreWith 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…
Read MoreJEFF 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…
Read MoreCQRC 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…
Read MoreJeff Barnhard, CEO of Lincare, Named Chairman of the Council for Quality Respiratory Care
June 11, 2024 Washington, D.C. – The Council for Quality Respiratory Care (CQRC) – a coalition of the nation’s leading home respiratory therapy providers and manufacturing companies – recently named Jeff Barnhard, chief executive officer of Lincare, as Chairman of the Board. “It is a honor to serve as the next Chairman of CQRC,”…
Read MoreThe Drive to Pass the SOAR Act for Oxygen Patients
Jun 5, 2024 | Healthcare & Policy, Medicare & Medicaid | Respiratory healthcare organizations sent a letter to members of Congress this week to encourage passage of the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act. RT’s Three Key Takeaways This week, 30 leading healthcare organizations sent a letter to members of Congress calling for support and cosponsors for the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform or…
Read MoreHEALTH CARE GROUPS PUSH FOR OXYGEN REFORM IN NEW LETTER
HME News Staff Updated 9:00 AM CDT, Wed June 5, 2024 WASHINGTON – A coalition of patient, provider and professional organizations called on Congress to support and cosponsor the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act, legislation that seeks to ensure that Medicare beneficiaries have access to the correct type and levels of oxygen, in a new letter. The…
Read MoreNational health groups urge Congress to support Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act
Patient Daily | Jun 4, 2024 On June 4, 2024, a coalition of 30 leading patient, provider, and professional organizations urged Congress to support the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act (S. 3821/H.R. 7829). The legislation aims to ensure that Medicare enrollees who require supplemental oxygen can access the appropriate type and levels needed for a…
Read MoreNational Health Organizations Call on Congress to Support Life-Changing Oxygen Reform
WASHINGTON, DC – (June 4, 2024) – Yesterday, 30 leading patient, provider and professional organizations sent a letter to members of Congress calling for support and cosponsors for the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform or SOAR Act (S. 3821/H.R. 7829), legislation that aims to ensure that people enrolled in Medicare who need supplemental oxygen can access…
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