Monthly Archives: October 2014

Be a Part of NKF’s Kidney Patient Summit

Posted on October 20, 2014 by nkf _advocacy

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is hosting the 2nd Annual Kidney Patient Summit in Washington, DC, on March 2-3, 2015.  Join us for this special National Kidney Month event as we unite as one voice to tell Congress about the importance of … Continue reading →

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Medicare Open Enrollment Season—Know Your Options

Posted on October 16, 2014 by nkf _advocacy

Medicare Open Enrollment season is here, and you have from now until December 7th to change your Medicare Part D (prescription drug plan) or Medicare Advantage plan (managed care plan) for 2015.  Research has shown that only 13% of beneficiaries change their Part … Continue reading →

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FDA Permits Importation of PD Solution

Posted on October 15, 2014 by nkf _advocacy

Last month Baxter announced they were experiencing a shortage of their peritoneal dialysis (PD) solutions.  While current patients were able to receive their shipments on time, many experienced disruptions in their normal delivery.  Many new patients were unable to start … Continue reading →

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Join NKF and Make a Difference

Posted on October 2, 2014 by nkf _advocacy

You may already follow the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Maybe you read our blog posts or visit our website for information. But did you know you can also join NKF and become part of the … Continue reading →

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