Strange bedfellows no more: it’s time for research and policy to work together
By Dr. Allen Nissenson, KCP Chair Someone once said, “When you love what you do, you never ‘work’ a day in your life.” But sometimes, it’s a love affair that can drive you mad. As a physician and researcher for most of my adult life, I’ve spent hundreds upon hundreds of hours chasing objective data,…
Despite skyrocketing incidence of kidney disease and kidney failure, government investment remains inadequate
Published by The Hill It stands to reason that with the enormous improvements in health care technology, diagnostics and drug therapies over the past several decades, Americans should be much better off – and healthier – than they were just 25 years ago. But even as health outcomes have improved overall, our nation is rapidly…
ASN, HHS collaborate to launch KidneyX research effort
Published by Healio The American Society of Nephrology has signed a memorandum of understanding with the HHS to establish the Kidney Innovation Accelerator, also known as KidneyX, research program. Both groups hope that KidneyX will spur the development and commercialization of innovative technologies and therapeutics in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases. “By…
HHS, American Society of Nephrology partner to launch kidney care-focused accelerator
Published by Fierce Healthcare The Department of Health and Human Services is joining forces with the American Society of Nephrology to launch an accelerator for kidney care innovation. The Kidney Innovation Accelerator, or KidneyX, will begin accepting applications for its first round of funding this summer, HHS announced. In addition to providing funding to back new approaches…
Kidney Care Partners Applauds Department of Health and Human Services’ Launch of ‘KidneyX’ to Accelerate Development of Critically Needed Technologies
Public-private partnership holds tremendous promise toward transforming kidney care; improving the lives of growing number of Americans suffering from disease with no cure WASHINGTON – Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition, representing patient advocates, physician organizations, health professional groups, dialysis providers, researchers and manufacturers – praised today’s announcement of…
Kidney Care Partners Spotlights Important Quality Gains in Dialysis Care
Coalition Urges CMS to Improve Approach to Performance Tracking WASHINGTON, DC– Kidney Care Partners (KCP), a multi-stakeholder coalition, including patient groups, physician and nursing organizations, dialysis providers, and manufacturers, today spotlighted data showing significant gains in dialysis quality provided since 2001.The announcement was in response to the federal government’s release of data tied to its Five-Star Program which…
Under new leadership, Kidney Care Partners tackles clinical, policy issues
Published by Healio Based on its heavy dependence on Medicare funding, kidney care advocates who want to improve clinical pathways must be savvy at understanding the nuances of policy development and funding strategy on Capitol Hill. Kidney Care Partners, an advocacy group composed of kidney care providers, professional and patient associations, manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies, recently…
Kidney Community Encourages Lawmakers to Recognize National Kidney Month by Advancing Bipartisan Legislation to Improve and Expand Access to Kidney Care
Kidney Care Partners Lauds Passage of Bipartisan Budget Deal expanding Medicare benefits for Dialysis patients; Calls for Passage of “Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act” WASHINGTON, DC — Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading coalition of patient advocates, kidney disease professionals, dialysis care providers, researchers and manufacturers – today marked the beginning…
KCP Applauds Bipartisan Congressional Budget Deal Expanding Medicare Coverage Options for Dialysis Patients
KCP Thanks the Legislative Efforts of Co-Sponsors of the Chronic Care Act and Medicare Part B Improvement Bill — Sens. Orrin Hatch, Ron Wyden, Johnny Isakson and Mark Warner and Reps. Kevin Brady, Greg Walden, Frank Pallone and Richard Neal Washington, DC – Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s largest kidney coalition comprised of…
Kidney Care Partners Applauds the Confirmation of Alex M. Azar II as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services
WASHINGTON, DC — Kidney Care Partners (KCP), the nation’s largest kidney coalition comprised of physician groups, providers, patient advocacy groups, manufacturers and researchers, today applauded the U.S. Senate and House approval of Alex Azar as the new Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The KCP community strongly supported Mr. Azar’s nomination…