Monthly Archives: May 2017

Friends of NIDDK, Congressional Diabetes Caucus, and NKF Highlight the Value of Scientific Research for Chronic Disease Patients

Posted on May 23, 2017 by nkf _advocacy

By David White, National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Kidney Advocacy Committee member  On May 18, I joined representatives of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), patient groups, and other stakeholders in briefing the House of Representatives’ Appropriations … Continue reading →

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NKF’s Hosts Patient-Driven Research Stakeholders’ Conference at 2017 Spring Clinical Meeting – A Conference Where #PatientsDecide

Posted on May 15, 2017 by nkf _advocacy

On April 22, 2017 in Orlando Florida, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) hosted the first effort to identify patient-led kidney disease national research priorities by bringing together over 100 individuals representing  kidney patients of all stages, dialysis patients, kidney transplant … Continue reading →

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Legislative Update: House Passes Healthcare Legislation Impacting Pre-Existing Condition Protections

Posted on May 5, 2017 by nkf _advocacy

On Thursday, May 4th, the House of Representatives voted, 217-213, to pass the American Health Care Act (AHCA) (H.R. 1628).  The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) remains concerned about the impact this bill could have on healthcare for those with chronic … Continue reading →

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Bi-Partisan Agreement Funds Federal Agency Healthcare Programs

Posted on May 1, 2017 by nkf _advocacy

On Sunday, April 30th, the House and Senate leadership reached a bi-partisan agreement to fund federal agencies and programs through the end of September.   We are pleased to announce that kidney disease priorities being supported by the National Kidney Foundation … Continue reading →

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