Council for Quality Respiratory Care
@TheCQRC
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We are a coalition of the nation’s leading home oxygen therapy providers & manufacturing companies working to protect access to Medicare home respiratory care.
Washington, DC
Joined April 2016
The earlier COPD is diagnosed, the more effective treatment can be. The stages of COPD can range from mild/moderate to severe/very severe. Learn more here: #COPDawareness
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Oxygen therapy helps increase oxygen levels in the bloodstream, helping respiratory patients remain independent and breathe easier. Conditions like COPD, pulmonary fibrosis or hypertension, asthma, and sleep apnea may have different treatment based on a patient's needs.
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CMS must standardize documentation for #SupplementalOxygen to ensure access and reduce administrative hurdles for providers that delay patient care delivery. Learn more: #SOARActO2
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Adjusting to life with a chronic disease, respiratory condition or other illness can be challenging. Identifying your symptoms, obtaining a diagnosis, and working through next steps with your doctor is crucial. Learn more here:
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Access to #SupplementalOxygen is critical for those with severe respiratory conditions like COPD and cystic fibrosis. Congress must pass the #SOARActO2 to protect and expand access to oxygen. Urge your lawmaker to co-sponsor: #SOARActO2
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HME News highlighted CQRC’s concerns that Medicare’s proposed competitive bidding program could impact patient access to respiratory care, underscoring the need to remove the supplemental oxygen benefit from the program by passing the SOAR Act. Read more:
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WASHINGTON – The Council for Quality Respiratory Care (CQRC) is concerned that Medicare’s proposed competitive bidding program could have substantial negative consequences on patient access and...
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Demeshia was diagnosed with a rare form of scleroderma and COPD at 19, prompting her to become a patient advocate for access to quality care and the bipartisan SOAR Act to improve oxygen therapy access and COPD care. Read her op-ed in Dayton Daily News:
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Respiratory and pulmonary conditions can be complex, often misunderstood, and may even go undiagnosed for years. Having lived with the rare autoimmune disorder scleroderma since I was 19, I started...
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently proposed relaunching the competitive bidding for supplemental oxygen. CQRC warns this could delay patient access to life-sustaining respiratory care. Read our statement here:
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Oxygen leaders warn proposed CBP could again result in artificially low rates, further limiting patient access to care across the country WASHINGTON – Following a preliminary review of the Centers...
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As the 4th leading cause of death in the U.S., COPD narrows airways and limits oxygen intake. Early diagnosis, smoking cessation, and proper treatment can slow decline of the disease and boost quality of life. Learn more: #COPDAwareness #Oxygen
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#NIV is used by patients with chronic illnesses to receive oxygen when and how they need it. CQRC wants to ensure changes in NIV coverage are positive for patients and does not constrain oxygen suppliers ability to provide quality care for patients on supplemental oxygen.
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Personalized #OxygenTherapy can help COPD patients avoid hospital readmissions by keeping them breathing with ease and living with more independence. Leaarn more:
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CQRC supports patient-centric care, access to liquid oxygen, fair reimbursement for respiratory therapists, and standardized documentation. We urge Congress to adopt these four pillars of oxygen reform for better #SupplementalOxygen policies. Learn more:
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Do you need continuous or high-flow oxygen? Liquid oxygen may be your best choice. Liquid oxygen is lighter and quieter than traditional tanks and can be refilled at home. Learn More: . #LiquidOxygen #OxygenTherapy
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CQRC urges Congress to enhance access to supplemental oxygen therapies and establish consistent reimbursement for respiratory therapists. The #SOARActO2 would empower patients with a bill of rights and standardized oxygen care documentation. Take Action:
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CQRC supports the SOAR Act, which would ensure access to supplemental oxygen for all. If passed, the bill would remove oxygen from Medicare’s bidding and establish stable reimbursement rates for broader access to oxygen therapy options. Take action here:
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#COPD affects 25 million Americans. The Hill hosted “Matters of Life and Breath: Championing COPD Care,” featuring legislators, researchers, and patients discussing the need for reforms in COPD care to address treatment gaps through initiatives like the SOAR Act.
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A recent op-ed in DC Journal shares a son’s story of his mother battling COPD and urges lawmakers to reform Medicare’s oxygen program. Learn how the SOAR Act (S.1406/H.R. 2902) would help more COPD patients access appropriate care and support: #SOARActO2.
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Every breath can be a struggle for people living with chronic respiratory conditions, like my late mom, who battled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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Understanding patient values and preferences leads to better outcomes and satisfaction. Let's prioritize a person-centered approach in supplemental oxygen therapy. Read more here: #OxygenReform #SupplementalOxygen #OxygenTherapy
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Understanding patient values and preferences leads to better outcomes and satisfaction. Let's prioritize a person-centered approach in supplemental oxygen therapy. Read more here: #OxygenTherapy
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