Insurance Coverage Lacking for Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation

By Debbie Bunch

August 25, 2026 | 2 min read

Pulmonary rehabilitation can help COPD patients regain lost functioning, but many patients do not live close enough to a program to attend in person or face other barriers, such as lack of transportation or comorbidities, that keep them from enrolling. Virtual PR, which allows patients to participa…

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Debbie Bunch

Debbie Bunch has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of North Texas and lives in Dallas, Texas. She has spent many years writing for the AARC on topics ranging from clinical innovations to management. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading, photography, and spending time with friends, family, and her rescue pup Juju.

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