Vision
A world without kidney diseases
Mission
ASN transforms kidney care and improves lives through science, education, advocacy, and collective action
About ASN
ASN (Federal Tax ID: 52-6078378) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization
Values of ASN
- Excellence: setting high standards to achieve outstanding results
- Community: advancing common interests, standards, and goals
- Creativity: introducing innovative ideas, methods, and actions
- Integrity: emphasizing honesty and transparency
- Inclusivity: providing equal access to opportunities and resources
Pillars of the Strategic Plan
- Advance Kidney Care
- Foster Kidney Science and Innovation
- Enhance Nephrology Education and Professional Growth
- Assert the Value of Nephrology to Health Care
- Lead Kidney Policy and Advocacy
Goals ASN Stategic Plan (2026-2027)
1. Advance Kidney Care
- Prioritize screening, diagnosis, and interventions to prevent, cure, or slow kidney diseases
- Produce guidance and promote best practices for preventing and treating all stages of kidney diseases
- Educate other specialties engaged in the care of people living with kidney diseases
2. Foster Kidney Science and Innovation
- Accelerate development, translation, and dissemination of scientific breakthroughs
- Increase interest in careers in kidney research
- Leverage scientific, medical, and patient advocacy organizations to transform kidney health research
3. Enhance Nephrology Education and Professional Growth
- Meet the diverse educational needs of the kidney community
- Support nephrology fellowship training programs as well as clinical and research trainees
- Address challenges faced by internationally trained physicians and researchers
4. Assert the Value of Nephrology to Health Care
- Define integrated pathways (clinical and financial) for the delivery of high-value kidney care, including access to new therapies
- Articulate the importance of kidney diseases to health systems and value-based care
- Cultivate leaders to enhance the specialty and its influence
5. Lead Kidney Policy and Advocacy
- Champion kidney care, research, and education goals outlined in "STAND for Kidney Health"
- Advocate for a permanent US Department of Health and Human Services Officer of Kidney Health and Transplant
- Advance patient access and optimal outcomes by modernizing payment systems and aligning the economics of kidney care
About ASN
ASN (Federal Tax ID: 52-6078378) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization.
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