Focus Groups

Make an Impact on the Future of Respiratory Care — Participate in Focus Groups

Summer Forum focus groups are sponsored by Fisher & Paykel. If you have questions related to focus groups, contact Paul Miniter, AARC VP of Business Development and Sponsorships.

Registration and an eligibility review are required before participating in a focus group. You will have the opportunity to indicate your interest while registering for Summer Forum 2026.

Day 1 — Monday, July 13

12:50 p.m.–2:20 p.m. | Captiva A

COPD Care Pathways: Navigating High Flow Therapy from Hospital to Home

If you are involved in COPD management, respiratory care leadership, or care transition planning, participating in a focus group is a great opportunity to connect with peers, share perspectives, and help shape the future of COPD care pathways. Through open discussion and shared experiences, participants will exchange insights on clinical workflows, discharge planning considerations, and barriers that impact patient outcomes. This collaborative conversation is designed to surface practical ideas, real-world challenges, and innovative approaches that can help optimize COPD care across the continuum.

Day 2 — Tuesday, July 14

6:30 a.m.–8:00 a.m. | Captiva A

From Bedside to Boardroom: Respiratory Therapy’s Role in Quality Improvement

If you are involved in quality initiatives, operational leadership, or advancing respiratory therapy’s strategic role within the organization, this focus group offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas and learn from peers across the field. Participants will share experiences around metrics, reporting structures, and how outcomes from respiratory-led initiatives are communicated to hospital leadership and the c-suite. This collaborative conversation is designed to highlight best practices, common challenges, and opportunities to strengthen respiratory therapy’s impact on clinical quality and operational performance.