Kidney Care Partners (KCP) is a coalition of more than 25 organizations, comprised of patient advocates, dialysis professionals, care providers, researchers, and manufacturers, dedicated to working together to improve quality of care for individuals with kidney diseases. Today, KCP members are asking members of Congress to:
1. Support the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
In the Marietta v. DaVita decision, the U.S. Supreme Court interpreted the Medicare Secondary Payer Act (MSPA) in a manner that removed the previous Congressional protection against plans discriminating against individuals with kidney failure who require dialysis. To address this issue, bipartisan members of Congress have introduced the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (H.R. 2199/S. 1173) to protect patient choice for those living with kidney failure.
Supporting Materials:
One-Pager: Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
2. Expand Patient Access to Innovative Treatment Options and High-Quality Dialysis Staff
Currently, payment to dialysis providers fails to accurately reflect increases in the cost of labor, supplies, and equipment needed to provide care. Meanwhile, overly restrictive payment policies are limiting patients’ ability to access 21st-century treatments, creating a disincentive for researchers and developers to spur innovation. KCP members are advocating for targeted policy reforms that can help resolve these issues, helping kidney care providers strengthen care delivery, stimulate much-needed innovation, and set the stage for long-term, comprehensive reform.
Supporting Materials:
One-Pager: Modernize Kidney Care Benefits
3. Join the Kidney Caucus
The bipartisan Congressional Kidney Caucus has served as an informal group of bipartisan members dedicated to educating members of Congress and the American people about issues related to kidney health.