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Category Archives: public policy
Support Federal Funding for Kidney Disease Research and Programs
By Kevin Longino, Interim Chief Executive Officer, National Kidney Foundation Each year, federal funding for kidney disease must be appropriated by Congress. Important work is being done at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute of Diabetes … Continue reading
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Payment and Treatment for Dialysis Patients: CMS Issues Final Rulings
On Friday, October 31, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued final regulations regarding payments to dialysis facilities and quality measures dialysis facilities must meet in 2017 and 2018 to avoid facing a penalty.
Be a Part of NKF’s Kidney Patient Summit
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
Join NKF and Make a Difference
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
NKF Expresses Disappointment Over Dialysis Five-Star Rating Program
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is planning to implement a new program to help patients and their loved ones better understand the quality of care delivered by dialysis facilities through a five-star rating system. While the National … Continue reading
Medicare Rules that You Won’t Have to Choose Between Dialysis and Hospice if You Have a Terminal Illness
Dr. Beth Piraino, NKF President As a follow-up to our post End of Life Decisions for Dialysis Patients: Update on Proposed Medicare Rule, we are pleased to report that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have affirmed that … Continue reading
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Tagged advocacy, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS, dialysis, palliative care
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National Kidney Foundation Supports Legislation Protecting Living Organ Donors
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) supports the Living Donor Protection Act (H.R. 5263) introduced today by Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), along with Representative Michael Burgess, MD (R-TX) to promote organ donation and protect the rights of living donors. The NKF is … Continue reading
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Medicare Beneficiaries with Kidney Failure Have the Highest Out-of-Pocket Spending
On July 21, 2014 the Kaiser Family Foundation released a report on out-of-pocket expenses paid by Medicare beneficiaries. Not surprisingly, the report identified that individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) have the highest out of pocket costs associated with their … Continue reading
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Breaking News: Conflicting Court Rulings Create Confusion Around ACA Premium Subsidies
You may have heard today that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued a 2-1 decision that could threaten the future of health insurance premium subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This is relevant … Continue reading
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Changes Proposed to the Way Quality of Care is Measured in Dialysis Facilities
As we explained last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule on July 3, 2014 that will change how dialysis facilities are paid and how quality in the facility is measured. Last week we … Continue reading
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