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Respiratory Care Interest Group

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  • CHEST to unveil “Guide for Medical Directors of Respiratory Care” at CHEST 2026

    CHEST to unveil “Guide for Medical Directors of Respiratory Care” at CHEST 2026

    Medical Directors of Respiratory Care play a critical role in overseeing respiratory services and respiratory therapy education. A new guide from the Respiratory Care Interest Group compiled practical guidance for medical directors across six key respiratory care settings.


  • An unfortunate necessity: The DME moratorium and the future of out-of-hospital respiratory care

    An unfortunate necessity: The DME moratorium and the future of out-of-hospital respiratory care

    The DME moratorium from CMS is justified but fails to address inherent problems within the system itself.


  • A profession in motion: Shifting numbers and growing roles in respiratory therapy

    A profession in motion: Shifting numbers and growing roles in respiratory therapy

    Although the RT profession is navigating some challenges, the positive job outlook, increasing number of programs, and growing acceptance of APRTs represent a promising path forward.



  • Respiratory care: A glass half full?

    Respiratory care: A glass half full?

    The respiratory therapist workforce has been dwindling at a time when demand has been skyrocketing. But good news is on the horizon.