The American Medical Association (AMA) published an update to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set that includes new vaccine-specific codes to report immunizations for the novel coronavirus.
The American Medical Association (AMA) announced the release of the 2020 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set containing identifiers and descriptors assigned to each medical, surgical, and diagnostic services available...
Medical professionals are reconsidering the efficacy of oxygen therapy for some end-of-life patients.
RT’s free webinar focusing on opportunities and challenges in home respiratory care is now available on demand. The webinar features speakers from Cleveland Clinic, as well as American Association for Homecare president and CEO Thomas H. Ryan.
Read MoreThe US government said that it will increase the operating payments that acute-care and long-term care hospitals receive from Medicare for inpatient care for the federal fiscal year that begins on Oct. 1.
Read MoreTwo US Congressmen will propose legislation that would incrementally allow Medicare to cover telehealth and remote patient monitoring services, including those for COPD.
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A new video roundtable from the AARC looks deeper into COPD readmissions and how hospitals can use the expertise of their RT departments to reduce them.
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As healthcare costs and hospital readmissions continue to rise, the field of respiratory care has begun to embrace the advantages of home care solutions for chronic lung patients.
Read MoreNearly one-in-five Medicare patients are victims of medical injuries that often aren’t related to their underlying disease or condition, according to new research.
Read MoreNew research shows that higher prices for treatment account for 70% of growth in healthcare spending.
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In the last 30 years, COPD has become more prevalent in American women, who now make up more than half of patients currently diagnosed—an estimated 7 million women, in all.
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Breathe Technologies’ NIOV System, a one-pound, wearable, ambulatory ventilation device, provides improvements in shortness of breath and exercise endurance for COPD patients.
Read MoreA physician’s age and the size of a general practice can influence the use of spirometry to test for obstructive lung disease. Researchers believe the variations shown could indicate a potential for quality improvement.
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RT editorial director John Bethune discusses the Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goal (NPSG) on alarm management to combat alarm fatigue in hospital settings.
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Four respiratory care professionals discuss the new CDC algorithm for ventilator-associated events (VAE) and the impact it will have on RTs and the management of mechanically ventilated patients.
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