Pennsylvania Society
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Take Action for Oxygen Access
Take Action for Oxygen Access — Support the SOAR Act (S. 1406 / H.R. 2902)
What the SOAR Act Does
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Removes oxygen from Medicare’s competitive bidding program so suppliers can offer all delivery types, including liquid oxygen.
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Creates a service benefit for respiratory therapists to assist patients at home.
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Establishes a Patient Bill of Rights and standardized documentation to make oxygen care patient-centered and consistent.
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Why It Matters
Too many patients are being forced to use heavy tanks that don’t meet their needs. This bill works to improve access to portable, high-flow options that restore independence and mobility.
What You Can Do
1. Call or email your Representative and Senators ask them to cosponsor the SOAR Act (S. 1406 / H.R. 2902).
2. Share your story about how oxygen access affects you or your patients.
3. Thank lawmakers who already support the bill.
In September, over 100 advocates held 275 meetings in one day during AARC’s Fly-In proving the power of your voice. Let’s keep that momentum going!
Visit AARC.org for resources, sample messages, and updates.
Together, we can make oxygen access fair, flexible, and patient focused.
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Save the Date:
The 2026 Conference Schedule:
West Conference
Date: April 15-16th, 2026
Location: RLA Learning Center
Cranberry Township
Stay tuned for future dates across the state.
PRRC Journal Club with PSRC/VSRC
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PRRC Journal Club registration is OPEN!!
Join us on December 3rd for the 4th Quarter Journal Club.
Time 6 PM to 7 PM
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Earn 1 CRCE in Adult Acute Care
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Article: "The Impact of PEEP on Ventilation Distribution in ARDS" written by B Louis, et al
Presented by Kenneth Miller, MSRT, MSEd, RRT, RRT-NPS, AE-C, RRT-ACCS, FAARC
Moderated by Keith Lamb, RRT, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, FCCM
2026 ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS
Vice President
Christine Gluvna, MS, RRT, RRT-ACCS
Treasurer- Elect
Tony Ruppert, MsRC, RRT, RRT-NPS, CPFT
Director-at-Large Management
Jacalyn Oravec, MPA, RRT, RPFT, RST
Director-at-Large Neonatal/Pediatrics
Kelley Clark, MS, RRT, RRT-NPS
Director-at-Large Adult Acute Care
Melissa Ash, MS, RRT, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, RRT-SDS, CPFT, AE-C
What Can You Do for Our Profession?
Be Like Brad...Director at Large Adult Acute Care Brad Rogers spent his day speaking with Junior and Seniors at Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center
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Make arrangements to visit High Schools and Career/Technology Centers. The expected growth of our field is 13.1 over the next 10 years. ​
Pennsylvania
Leaders Advancing
Respiratory Services (LARS)
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Are you a Leader or Educator in PA?
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Have you heard about the LARS Committee?
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Regardless of your title ALL RTs are Welcome!!
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ALL Respiratory Therapists are Welcome to join!!​​
2026 Meetings
1215-1300
Dates to be determined
Pennsylvania Respiratory Research Collaborative (PRRC)
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Have you ever wanted to be more involved within your health network and focus on Quality Improvement?
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Do you have a passion for advancing Respiratory Research
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All Respiratory Therapists are Welcome to join PRRC!
2026 Meetings
April 1st - In Person
June 17th - Virtual
September 16th - Virtual
December 2nd - Virtual
Out of State Membership to LARS and/or PRRC
Have you ever wanted to join committees that focuses on Research and Leadership? Did you know the PSRC has two very motivated committees to help strengthen your skills in research and leadership?
PSRC Members, it is FREE for you to participate. Email DirectorofOperations@psrc.net to get connected with the Committee Chairs.
Not a PSRC Member...no worries...the PSRC realized the need to assist out of state members. Now is your opportunity to take advantage of the knowledge the committees have to offer. For a nominal fee, you will receive committee membership to either PRRS (Pennsylvania Respiratory Research Collaborative) and/or LARS (Leadership Advancing Respiratory Services).
2024 PSRC Award Winners
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DISCOUNTED AARC Membership
Join or Renew
$90/year
AARC Benefits
The AARC is behing you...offering substantial tools and resources to help you along the way with: Education, Tools & Resources, Discounts, Professional Recognition, Exclusive Access, Advocacy in Action, Networking and the Journal of Respiratory Care.
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