2026-04-15T09:03:57+00:00 2025-05-31 135381590 BDO USA 8401 GREENSBORO DR STE 800 MCLEAN VA 221023599 990 2024-06-01 205120363 COUNCIL FOR QUALITY RESPIRATORY CARE COUN 7274318340 601 13TH STREET NW 12TH FLOOR WASHINGTON DC 20005 ROBIN MENCHEN CHAIR 2026-04-15 true JAKE COOK P01240455 7038930600 2026-04-14 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z ROBIN MENCHEN 6251 CHANCELLOR DR SUITE 119 ORLANDO FL 32809 403139 false X WWW.CQRC.ORG X 2006 DC THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION IS FORMED IS TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF PATIENTS WHO HAVE ACUTE AND CHRONIC PULMONARY ISSUES. 6 6 0 6 0 0 791802 403106 0 0 -41 33 0 0 791761 403139 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 605277 650170 605277 650170 186484 -247031 1057751 871009 90844 151133 966907 719876 THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION IS FORMED IS TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF PATIENTS WHO HAVE ACUTE AND CHRONIC PULMONARY ISSUES AND ARE IN NEED OF IN-HOME SERVICES BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, (I) EDUCATING LEGISLATORS, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE NEEDS OF PERSONS WHO RECEIVE IN-HOME SERVICES FOR ACUTE AND CHRONIC PULMONARY ISSUES, (II) ADVOCATING FOR CHANGES IN LAW AND ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES RELATING TO IN-HOME SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH ACUTE AND CHRONIC PULMONARY ISSUES, AND (III) CONDUCTING ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH ON ISSUES AFFECTING PERSONS RECEIVING OR CAPABLE OF RECEIVING IN-HOME SERVICES FOR ACUTE AND CHRONIC PULMONARY ISSUES. false false 150000 0 0 THE CQRC'S PRIMARY ACTIVITIES ARE TO PROMOTE QUALITY HOME RESPIRATORY THERAPY CARE AND ADEQUATE REIMBURSEMENT FOR THESE SERVICES IN THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. THIS INCLUDES DEVELOPING OUTREACH MATERIALS TO EDUCATE PATIENTS, PHYSICIANS, AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN FEDERAL HEALTH POLICIES THAT AFFECT THE MEDICARE HOME RESPIRATORY THERAPY BENEFIT. THE ACTIVITIES ALSO INCLUDE DIRECT LOBBYING, OUTREACH TO THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS), AND THE WHITE HOUSE. THESE EFFORTS REQUIRE LEGAL, POLITICAL, AND ADVOCACY RESOURCES, AS WELL AS ANALYSIS OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECTOR DATA. ADDITIONALLY, THE CQRC DEVELOPED OUTREACH MATERIALS TO EDUCATE PATIENTS, PHYSICIANS, AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN FEDERAL HEALTH CARE POLICIES THAT AFFECT THE MEDICARE HOME OXYGEN THERAPY BENEFITS. THE CQRC ALSO CONTINUED TO MONITOR AND DISCUSS FEDERAL POLICIES RELATED TO THE MEDICARE HOME OXYGEN BENEFIT. 150000 false true false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 1 0 true 0 false false false false true true false false false X 6 6 false true true false true true false true true false false false false true true true true true false false false false DC X INDRANIL BAGCHI 7274318340 19387 US 19 NORTH CLEARWATER FL 33764 X MICHAEL RIDER-RESMED SECRETARY 1.0 X X 0 0 0 PERRY BERNOCCHI-APRIA HEALTHCARE TREASURER 1.0 X X 0 0 0 ROBIN MENCHEN-ROTECH HEALTHCARE CHAIR 1.0 X X 0 0 0 JEFF BARNHARD-LINCARE DIRECTOR 1.0 X 0 0 0 ROBERT BLAKE-PHILIPS RESPIRONICS DIRECTOR 1.0 X 0 0 0 SUZANNE FOSTER-ADAPTHEALTH DIRECTOR 1.0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false LESTER HEALTH LAW 601 THIRTEENTH ST NW TWELFTH FLOOR WASHINGTON DC 20005 MGMT/CONSULTING 304734 SCHMIDT PUBLIC AFFAIRS 917 PRINCE ST ALEXANDRIA VA 22314 MGMT/CONSULTING 140737 2 403106 403106 0 0 0 0 0 33 0 0 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 403139 0 0 33 X 154664 0 154664 0 8890 0 8890 0 150000 150000 0 0 336616 0 336616 0 0 0 0 0 650170 150000 500170 0 180117 403281 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 877634 467728 1057751 871009 90844 151133 0 0 0 0 90844 151133 X 966907 719876 0 0 966907 719876 1057751 871009 -247031 0 X false false false RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true false true 403106 150000 357448 507448 228117 279331 0 MEMBERSHIP DUES RECEIVABLE 467728 467728 Form 990, Part VI, Line 3 Delegation of management duties PER THE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT LESTER HEALTH LAW WAS PAID MONTHLY COMPENSATION FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 1, 2024 TO MAY 31, 2025 IN EXCHANGE FOR THE DELEGATION OF DAY-TO-DAY MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS. LESTER HEALTH LAW OPERATES UNDER THE OVERSIGHT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 4 Significant changes to organizational documents PER THE UPDATED BYLAWS, THERE WERE CHANGES TO THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF MEMBERSHIP IN REGARDS TO PROSPECTIVE JOINING MEMBERS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders THE ORGANIZATION HAS ONE CLASS OF MEMBERS, WHO ARE CALLED "CHARTER MEMBERS". MEMBERSHIP IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO FOUNDING MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL. MEMBERS MUST APPLY FOR CHARTER MEMBERSHIP, PAY THE DUES REQUIRED FOR MEMBERSHIP, MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND WHOSE APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP ARE APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF THE DIRECTORS IN OFFICE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body EACH CHARTER MEMBERS HAVE THE FOLLOWING VOTING RIGHTS: (A) THE RIGHT TO APPOINT A DIRECTOR, (B) THE RIGHT TO REMOVE CHARTER MEMBERS, (C) THE RIGHT TO ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATIONS, (D) THE RIGHT TO VOTE ON MATTERS CONCERNING INDEMNIFICATION. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO SIGNING AND FILING THE FORM 990. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy THE ORGANIZATION DISCUSSES CONFLICT OF INTEREST AT ITS BOARD MEETINGS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public THE OFFICIAL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR, WHO IS EMPLOYED BY LINCARE, ONE OF THE AFFILIATE MEMBERS AND CAN BE REVIEWED BY CONTACTING THE FOLLOWING: INDRANIL BAGCHI, VP OF FINANCE, LINCARE 19387 U.S. 19 NORTH CLEARWATER, FL 33764 727-431-8340 Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Fees OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES - Total Expense: 336616, Program Service Expense: 0, Management and General Expenses: 336616, Fundraising Expenses: 0;