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KCP SUBMITTED CONSENSUS COMMUNITY COMMENT TO CMS’ CY 2027 PROPOSED PAYMENT AND QUALITY UPDATE RULE AND LOOKS FORWARD TO CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE WITH CMS TO IMPROVE THE RULE BEFORE ITS FINALIZATION

August 31, 2026

Washington, DC  Kidney Care Partners (KCP), the nation’s largest kidney care coalition, submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the CY 2027 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) PPS Proposed Rule.

KCP’s comments reflect the coalition’s ongoing efforts to advance Medicare policies that support high-quality, patient-centered kidney care, foster innovation across the kidney care continuum, and promote greater disease awareness and education. In its submission, KCP expressed its commitment to continued dialogue with CMS to strengthen the rule before it is finalized and encouraged ongoing stakeholder engagement following the comment period.

Read KCP’s full comment letter here.

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About Kidney Care Partners

Kidney Care Partners is the nation’s largest kidney care coalition, comprised of patient advocates, care professionals, dialysis providers, researchers, and manufacturers dedicated to improving quality of care and outcomes for individuals with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease.

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