ASN Podcast

Unpacking the Leak: FY26 HHS Passback and Kidney Health Implications (Policy Update April 2025) 2 days ago * 19 minutes

Host David White is joined by Dr. Dan Weiner, ASN Councilor and Council Liaison to ASN's policy committees, to discuss a leaked OMB "passback" document that outlines proposed significant cuts to the FY2026 HHS budget.

Federal Leadership Confirmed: What It Means for Kidney Policy (Policy Update April 2025) Wednesday, April 16 @ 12:00 AM * 24 minutes

Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss the recent federal confirmations at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and explore their potential impact on kidney health policy

nephSAP Guest Editor Interview: A Renaissance of Clinical Trials for IgA Nephropathy—Can the Same Occur for Membranous Nephropathy? Tuesday, April 15 @ 1:30 PM * 17 minutes

In this episode, Martina McGrath, MD, FASN, talks with guest editors Laurence H. Beck, Jr., MD, PhD, and Joyita Bharati, MD, about their editorial "A Renaissance of Clinical Trials for IgA Nephropathy" from nephSAP, Vol. 24, No.1 on glomerular diseases.

The Infection Prevention & Transitions of Care Series: Infection prevention from the patient perspective (Guest: Quinetta Taylor, BCPA) Monday, April 7 @ 11:30 AM * 32 minutes

This episode shares a personal experience with dialysis and emphasizes infection prevention. Speakers discuss challenges in avoiding infection, its impact on routines, steps to protect during dialysis, and the role of staff in reducing infection risk.

The Infection Prevention & Transitions of Care Series: Best practices for dialysis technicians related to infection prevention (Guest: Danilo Concepcion, CBNT, CCHT-A, FNKF) Monday, March 31 @ 11:45 AM * 39 minutes

This episode covers maintaining water quality for infection control in hemodialysis. Topics include AAMI standards, monitoring water quality for safety, training staff on infection control for water systems, and addressing water treatment system issues.

Kidney Advocacy in Action: A Day on Capitol Hill (Policy Update March 2025) Friday, March 28 @ 4:44 PM * 24 minutes

Host Lauren Ahearn, Senior Quality & Regulatory Affairs Associate, is joined by Rachel Meyer, Strategic Policy Advisor, Dr. Suzanne Watnick, Policy & Advocacy Committee Chair, and Dr. Roz Mannon, Transplant Policy Committee Chair to discuss ASN's Hill Day

The Infection Prevention & Transitions of Care Series: Infection Prevention Strategies Amongst In-Center and Home Dialysis Patients Related to Reducing Catheter-Related Blood Stream Infections (Guest: Alan Kliger, MD) Monday, March 24 @ 11:30 AM * 44 minutes

In this second episode, experts standardize evidence-based policies to improve care, review CDC's nine Core Interventions to reduce BSI, address patient challenges in reducing BSI, and explore NHSN Dialysis Event training for better infection control.

The Infection Prevention & Transitions of Care Series: Preventing Infections During Transitions of Care in Dialysis (Guest: Jeffrey Silberzweig, MD, FASN) Monday, March 17 @ 2:00 PM * 30 minutes

The Infection Prevention & Transitions of Care is a four-part series developed by the ASN Nephrologists Transforming Dialysis Safety (NTDS) initiative, led by Dr. Tushar Chopra. In episode one, experts discuss infection prevention and dialysis challenges.

Shutdowns & Injunctions: Tracking Policy Changes from Capitol Hill to NIH (Policy Update March 2025) Friday, March 14 @ 1:20 PM * 16 minutes

Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White dive into the latest on the possible government shutdown, an injunction blocking NIH cuts, RFK Jr.'s public comment policy change, and changes to Department of Veterans Affairs.

What's Happening Now: Legal Challenges, Budget Bills, and Kidney Health Advocacy Efforts (Policy Update February 2025) Friday, February 28 @ 4:25 PM * 29 minutes

Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss recent legal challenges to the Trump Administration's executive orders, the House budget bill, and ASN's upcoming advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill.

Checks, Balances, and Executive Actions (Policy Update February 2025) Monday, February 10 @ 3:00 PM * 24 minutes

Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White provide an update and insights into the Trump Administration's recent executive actions and their impact on kidney health policy

Executive Orders and Kidney Care Policy: Navigating the Impact (Policy Update January 2025) Friday, January 24 @ 2:14 PM * 22 minutes

Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss President Donald Trump's recent executive orders and their potential impact on health care and kidney health policy.

nephSAP Guest Editor Interview: Racial Inequalities in Access to Kidney Transplantation: New Challenges, New Solutions to a Decades-Old Problem Tuesday, January 14 @ 8:45 AM * 38 minutes

Alice Sheridan, MD, FASN, and Martina McGrath, MD, FASN, speak with guest editors Sumit Mohan, MD, MPH, FASN, and Winfred Williams, MD, to discuss "Racial Inequalities in Access to Kidney Transplantation" from nephSAP Vol. 23, No. 5, Transplantation.

IOTA, Transplant Policy, and End-of-Year Legislation: What You Need to Know (Policy Update December 2024) December 20, 2024 @ 1:36 PM * 18 minutes

Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White are joined by Rachel Meyer, Strategic Policy Advisor to the Executive Vice President, to discuss the IOTA Final Rule, recent transplant legislation, and other end-of-year policy developments.

Election Outcomes and Renal Realities: The Future of Kidney Care Under New Presidential Leadership (Policy Update November 2024) November 26, 2024 @ 10:15 AM * 16 minutes

Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss the outcome of the recent presidential election's potential impact on kidney health policy.

Post-Kidney Week Policy Update (October 2024) November 1, 2024 @ 12:00 AM * 21 minutes

Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss give a rundown of the policy related events of Kidney Week 2024 in San Diego, CA.

nephSAP Guest Editor Interview: Chronic Kidney Disease Coming of Age October 29, 2024 @ 12:00 PM * 27 minutes

Martina McGrath, MD, FASN, speaks with guest editors Paul E. Stevens, MD, and Adeera Levin, MD, to discuss their editorial "Chronic Kidney Disease Coming of Age" from nephSAP Volume 23, Number 4, Chronic Kidney Disease.

Kidney Week 2024 Day 3: Late Breaking Clinical Trials October 26, 2024 @ 12:00 AM * 26 minutes

Swapnil Hiremath, MD, MPH, FASN, joins Hiddo Heerspink, PhD, and Meg Jardine, MBBS, PhD, to discuss clinical trials presented at Kidney Week 2024, including notable findings from accepted submissions and late-breaking clinical trial sessions.

Kidney Week 2024 Day 2: Innovations and Global Perspectives in Dialysis October 25, 2024 @ 12:00 AM * 31 minutes

Leading health care professionals Edwina A. Brown, MD, MBChB, Timothy Ray, CNN, CNN-NP, DNP, NP, and Monnie Wasse, MD, MPH, FASN, share their perspectives on evolving advances in dialysis treatments and patient care in the US and across the globe.

Kidney Week 2024 Day 1: Advances and Challenges in Glomerular Disease Research October 24, 2024 @ 11:02 PM * 19 minutes

Kidney Week 2024 on the go. Gentzon Hall, MD, PhD, FASN, Matthias Kretzler, MD, and Heather Reich, MD, PhD, discuss progress in glomerular disease research, emerging trends, and clinical challenges.

Transplant Policy Update October 2024 October 10, 2024 @ 12:00 AM * 28 minutes

Host Tod Ibrahim is joined by Rachel Meyer, Strategic Policy Advisor to the Executive Vice President and Suzanne Watnick, ASN Policy Scholar in Residence to discuss the recent developments in the transplant policy realm.

nephSAP Guest Editor Interview: Delivering kidney replacement therapy in the ICU: Closing evidence gaps September 9, 2024 @ 12:00 PM * 29 minutes

Alice Sheridan, MD, FASN, and Martina McGrath, MD, FASN, discuss with editor Ron Wald, MDCM, MPH, his editorial "Delivering Kidney Replacement Therapy in the ICU: Closing Evidence Gaps" from nephSAP Volume 23, Number 3, AKI and Critical Care Nephrology.

All Eyes on FY2025 Congressional Funding (Policy Update July 2024) August 7, 2024 @ 11:19 AM * 15 minutes

Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White are joined by colleague Zach Kribs to provide an update on the status of Congressional funding legislation and ASN's advocacy priorities. This episode mainly focuses on the House Appropriations Committee.

2024 Summer Rulemaking (Policy Podcast July 2024) July 19, 2024 @ 1:51 PM * 23 minutes

Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss the recently released CY2025 End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System and Quality Incentive Program (ESRD PPS QIP) proposed rule and the CY2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule.

New Series: nephSAP Guest Editor Interview: Cystic Fibrosis and Hypoelectrolytemia With Metabolic Alkalosis July 11, 2024 @ 12:45 PM * 26 minutes

In this new series, Drs. Alice Sheridan and Martina McGrath speak with guest editor Dr. Michael Emmett to discuss his editorial "Cystic Fibrosis and Hypoelectrolytemia With Metabolic Alkalosis" from nephSAP Volume 23, Number 2.

Increasing Organ Transplant Access Through IOTA (Policy Update May 2024) May 17, 2024 @ 3:03 PM * 20 minutes

Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation's recently announced Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model proposed rule.

Transplant Hill Day (Policy Update April 2024) May 6, 2024 @ 12:39 PM * 24 minutes

Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White are joined by colleague Zach Kribs, ASN Manager of Congressional Affairs to discuss ASN's recent Capitol Hill advocacy on transplant.

Sometimes It Actually Works (Policy Update March 2024) March 13, 2024 @ 9:40 AM * 22 minutes

David White is joined by Health Policy Scholar in Residence Dr. Suzanne Watnick and Zach Kribs to discuss the Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023- a bill that would delay the inclusion oral only drugs in the ESRD PPS.

Will There Be a Government Shutdown This March? (Policy Update March 2024) March 6, 2024 @ 2:27 PM * 12 minutes

Quality and Regulatory Affairs Associate Lauren Ahearn is joined by Congressional Affairs Manager Zach Kribs to discuss the possible March partial government shutdown as well as congressional action on the Medicare physician reimbursement cut.

Herring Fishing and the Future of Federal Rulemaking (Policy Update February 2024) February 14, 2024 @ 5:02 PM * 25 minutes

Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White welcome longtime ASN policy strategist and attorney Andrew Shore from JST Strategies, LLC to discuss SCOTUS's upcoming decision in Relentless vs. Department of Commerce and its potential impact on federal rulemaking.

Government Shutdowns, Proposed Rules, & Football (Policy Update January 2024) January 29, 2024 @ 3:21 PM * 20 minutes

Join hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White to discuss Congress' recent passage of a stop-gap budget bill and the Center for Medicare & Medicaid's prior authorizations final rule.

What to Expect in 2024 Health Care Policy (January 2024) January 11, 2024 @ 3:37 PM * 22 minutes

Congressional Affairs Manager Zach Kribs joins hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White to discuss what to expect this year in both federal regulatory and Congressional health care policy.

Kidney Week 2023 Podcast: Day 4 November 4, 2023 @ 9:18 PM * 18 minutes

In this episode, discover what Nisha Bansal, MD, FASN, and Ankur Shah, MD, FASN, consider this year's highlights. They will dive into Kidney Week highlights, community interactions, and kidney health.

Kidney Week 2023 Podcast: Day 3 November 3, 2023 @ 9:35 PM * 23 minutes

In this episode, Raad Bin Zakir Chowdhury, MD, FASN, and Deepak Chandramohan, MD, discuss their experiences with the evolving directions and tools for kidney care treatment with Angie S. Lobo, MD, moderating the conversation.

Kidney Week 2023 Podcast: Day 2 November 2, 2023 @ 10:37 PM * 15 minutes

In this episode, George L. Bakris, MD, MA, FASN, and Duc H. Quach, MD, discuss day 2 of Kidney Week.

Kidney Week 2023 Podcast: Day 1 November 1, 2023 @ 8:00 PM * 9 minutes

In this episode, Joel M. Topf, MD, hosts the discussion with Jennie Lin, MD, MS, FASN and patient advocate, Precious McCowan, MS, as they dive into experiences with kidney disease and the key takeaways from the Early Program sessions.

ASN Transplant Policy Update July 27, 2023 @ 3:05 PM * 28 minutes

David White and Lauren Ahearn interview colleagues Zach Kribs and Rachel Meyer about HRSA's OPTN Modernization Initiative and H.R. 2544. Contact HRSA about the OPTN Modernization Initiative here- https://www.hrsa.gov/optn-modernization/contact

Regulatory and Legislative Update (July 2023) July 20, 2023 @ 3:10 PM * 28 minutes

With the start of summer comes the start of the busy policy season. Tod Ibrahim, David White, and Lauren Ahearn discuss the recent SCOTUS decision on affirmative action, the CY2024 ESRD PPS QIP proposed rule, and ASN's upcoming Transplant Advocacy Day.

Regulatory and Legislative Update (June 2023) June 21, 2023 @ 9:46 AM * 26 minutes

In this Regulatory and Legislative update David White and Tod Ibrahim discuss Medicaid redetermination, concurrent dialysis and hospice, and the case of Braidwood Management vs. Becerra.

Changes within the Kidney Transplantation April 12, 2023 @ 12:00 PM * 30 minutes

David White speaks with ASN President Michelle A. Josephson, MD, FASN, and ASN Strategic Policy Advisor to the Executive Vice President Rachel Meyer about changes within HRSA, big-picture issues within transplant nephrology, and more.

Updates from HHS April 3, 2023 @ 12:00 PM * 22 minutes

In this episode, Tod and David discuss recent updates from within the Department of Health and Human Services, including changes in the OPTN, the back-and-forth between the FDA and CMS on the accelerated approval of drugs, and more.

What to Expect from Congress in 2023 March 15, 2023 @ 12:00 AM * 19 minutes

In this episode, David speaks with Zach Kribs, ASN Manager of Congressional Affairs, on Kidney Community Advocacy Day, ASN's goals for Hill Day 2023, Congressional priorities in 2023, the debt ceiling, and more.

ASN's Responses to Recent Regulatory Proposals February 28, 2023 @ 12:00 AM * 19 minutes

In this episode, Tod and David discuss ASN's responses to recent regulatory proposals, including technical changes in the Medicare Advantage program, the 2728 form, and the USPSTF.

The State of the Union Address February 8, 2023 @ 12:00 AM * 18 minutes

In this episode, Tod and David discuss President Biden's State of the Union address and its implications for the kidney community through 2024.

The Political Landscape in 2023 January 11, 2023 @ 12:00 AM * 27 minutes

In this episode, Tod and David discuss today's political landscape, the debt ceiling, priorities and considerations for the kidney community in 2023, and more.

End of Year Update December 22, 2022 @ 12:00 AM * 25 minutes

In this episode, ASN Manager of Congressional Affairs, Zachary Kribs, joins Tod and David in discussing what to expect from Congress going into 2023.

What to Expect Through the End of 2022 December 7, 2022 @ 12:00 AM * 21 minutes

In this episode, Tod and David discuss what to expect from Congress going into 2023, including the debt ceiling, inflation, appropriations funding, and entitlement programs.

Congressional Priorities Post Midterm Elections November 16, 2022 @ 8:00 AM * 20 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White interview Zachary Kribs, ASN Manager of Congressional Affairs, on what to expect during the lame-duck session of Congress, agenda items for the newly elected Congress, and funding for kidney health projects in the future.

Kidney Week 2022 Podcast: Day 3 November 5, 2022 @ 3:00 PM * 18 minutes

In this episode, Catherine Godson, PhD, leads a discussion with Orlando M. Gutierrez, MD, and Josh Waitzman, MD, PhD, on day 3 of Kidney Week.

Kidney Week 2022 Podcast: Day 2 November 4, 2022 @ 3:00 PM * 19 minutes

In this episode, ASN Kidney Week Committee Co-Chair Kirk Campbell, MD, FASN, leads a discussion with Precious McCowan, MS, and Amy Mottl, MD, MPH, FASN, about day 2 of Kidney Week.

Kidney Week 2022 Podcast: Day 1 November 3, 2022 @ 3:00 PM * 18 minutes

In this episode, ASN President Susan E. Quaggin, MD, FASN, leads a discussion with S. Ananth Karumanchi, MD, and Rachel Lennon, MBBS, PhD, about day 1 of Kidney Week and returning to an in-person program.

ASN Taskforce on the Future of Nephrology October 12, 2022 @ 8:00 AM * 26 minutes

Tod and David interview Melissa West, ASN's Senior Director for Strategic Relations and Patient Engagement, about the ASN Taskforce on the Future of Nephrology.

Moving Forward After Marietta v. DaVita, Inc. September 15, 2022 @ 8:00 AM * 16 minutes

Tod and David discuss the aftermath of the Supreme Court's decision in Marietta Memorial Hospital Employee Health Benefit Plan v. DaVita, Inc. and ASN's response to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' proposed rules and the

ESRD Quality Incentive Program August 29, 2022 @ 12:00 AM * 22 minutes

In this episode, Tod and David discuss the proposed rules for the CMS ESRD Prospective Payment System Quality Incentive Program, ASN's responses to the proposed regulation, other issues ASN is working to address, and much more.

Regulatory and Legislative Update (August 2022) August 15, 2022 @ 12:00 AM * 19 minutes

In this episode, Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss the ESRD Benefits Program in 2023, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, and the Medicare Secondary Payer Act.

Addressing Health Disparities Beyond the eGFR Equation July 20, 2022 @ 8:00 AM * 37 minutes

In this episode, Tod Ibrahim interviews Drs. Deidra Crews and Keisha Gibson on the ramifications of removing race from the eGFR equation and the next steps in addressing health disparities.

Marietta Memorial Hospital Employee Health Benefit Plan v. DaVita Inc. July 6, 2022 @ 8:00 AM * 22 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss the Supreme Court's ruling on Marietta Memorial Hospital Employee Health Benefit Plan v. DaVita Inc. and the repercussions for health care providers and insurers.

Labor Shortages and Private Equity in Nephrology June 24, 2022 @ 2:34 PM * 11 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss the labor shortages facing nephrology, as well as the implications of private equity getting more involved in health care.

Policy Issues Heat Up Before Summer May 25, 2022 @ 2:23 PM * 15 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White summarize a recent ACP Council of Specialty Societies meeting, touching on medical misinformation, physician burnout, and other issues.

Issues in Accreditation and Certification May 6, 2022 @ 3:45 PM * 19 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss accreditation and certification in nephrology, including issues like updating the curriculum.

Kidney Care and the War in Ukraine April 13, 2022 @ 9:26 AM * 14 minutes

Tod Ibrahim talks to Dr. Serhan Tuğlular, council member of the European Renal Association, about how the war in Ukraine has affected kidney care for people in that country.

Capitol Hill Update April 5, 2022 @ 3:41 PM * 14 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss the details of the latest congressional spending package.

Latest Projects in the Kidney Space March 25, 2022 @ 10:54 AM * 16 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White talk to several ASN employees about new developments in the kidney community.

The Evolution of Kidney Health March 18, 2022 @ 2:20 PM * 30 minutes

Tod Ibrahim talks to Rachel Meyer, ASN's outgoing Senior Director of Policy and Government Affairs, about the evolution of kidney health and public policy during her tenure.

Good News, Bad News about Kidney Policy February 25, 2022 @ 2:57 PM * 20 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss four updates about kidney policy…with some good news and bad.

Policy Priorities for 2022 January 24, 2022 @ 10:19 AM * 24 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss priorities for early intervention, transplant, innovation, and equity in 2022.

Augmented Intelligence in Health Care December 20, 2021 @ 11:02 AM * 16 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and Dr. Girish Nadkarni discuss augmented intelligence and its future in health care and nephrology.

Policy Update December 8, 2021 @ 1:53 PM * 20 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss the latest news from Capitol Hill affecting kidney medicine and health care in general.

Kidney Week 2021 Podcast: United 4 Kidney Health November 6, 2021 @ 7:48 PM * 23 minutes

Dr. Michelle Josephson, Dr. Mukta Baweja, and Dr. Laura Maursetter discuss ASN's "United 4 Kidney Health" campaign, particularly the priorities to intervene earlier and reduce disparities in kidney care.

Kidney Week 2021 Podcast: Remembering Barbara Murphy November 5, 2021 @ 5:55 PM * 19 minutes

Tod Ibrahim, Dr. Kirk Campbell, and Dr. Catherine Godson talk about the legacy of the late Dr. Barbara Murphy, including her professional work and personal nature.

Kidney Week 2021 Podcast: Diabetic Kidney Disease November 4, 2021 @ 6:12 PM * 29 minutes

ASN President Dr. Susan Quaggin talks to Dr. Katherine Tuttle about the latest developments in the field of diabetic kidney disease.

Treating COVID-19 with Monoclonal Antibodies September 21, 2021 @ 1:57 PM * 28 minutes

Tod Ibrahim talks to Dr. Mary Dittrich, Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President of US Renal Care, about her trailblazing work in using monoclonal antibodies to treat COVID-19.

Update on Political and Regulatory Issues August 26, 2021 @ 2:23 PM * 19 minutes

Elections, the debt ceiling, vaccines -- Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss how recent political and regulatory issues affect the health care community.

Advice for New Nephrology Fellows August 13, 2021 @ 3:10 PM * 36 minutes

Tod Ibrahim talks to Dr. Sam Kant and Dr. Dana Larsen, who give advice to first-year nephrology fellows.

Proposed Regulations: A Review for Nephrologists August 6, 2021 @ 3:10 PM * 19 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White review several proposed federal regulations and how they affect the field of nephrology.

Advancing Home Dialysis July 22, 2021 @ 12:45 PM * 28 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss home dialysis, challenges to the Affordable Care Act, and other policy issues.

Looming Issues for Summer 2021 June 23, 2021 @ 4:02 PM * 20 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White review policy issues to be tackled this summer, including vaccines, telehealth, and kidney care payment models.

Capitol Hill Update June 16, 2021 @ 9:32 AM * 17 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss federal funding for kidney research, visas for international medical graduates, and the Equality Act.

Race, Health Care Justice, and the Kidney Community May 20, 2021 @ 2:36 PM * 29 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and Dr. Ray Bignall discuss issues of race in nephrology and how ASN's new Health Care Justice Committee will address them.

The Biden Administration's First 100 Days May 19, 2021 @ 11:09 AM * 21 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss the Biden administration's first 100 days, specifically the vaccine situation and regulatory issues related to kidney transplantation.

The Federal Budget and Health Care Policy April 29, 2021 @ 2:27 PM * 16 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss the federal budget process and what that means for kidney and health care policy in the US.

Vaccines and Transplant Policy: An Update April 16, 2021 @ 11:35 AM * 17 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss a new White House initiative to get kidney patients vaccinated in dialysis centers. They also discuss what's happening in the world of transplant policy.

COVID-19: One Year Later February 26, 2021 @ 4:41 PM * 28 minutes

Tod Ibrahim talks to Dr. Suzanne Watnick and Elizabeth McNamara of Northwest Kidney Centers about what they've learned since COVID-19 first hit the US last year.

What's Next for the Affordable Care Act? February 19, 2021 @ 10:06 AM * 17 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White update listeners on the Affordable Care Act, transplant policy, and the mandatory and voluntary payment models for nephrologists.

The Early Days of the Biden Administration February 5, 2021 @ 10:17 AM * 21 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss how the composition of the Senate might affect policy discussions, as well as the Biden administration's executive orders on addressing disparities in health care and society at large.

Health Policy Possibilities for 2021 January 21, 2021 @ 3:29 PM * 20 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White talk about what could happen for kidney care and health care in 2021.

Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage December 29, 2020 @ 5:04 PM * 15 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White talk about the end-of-year stimulus package from Congress and the recent approval of full immunosuppressive drug coverage for kidney transplant recipients.

The Biden Health Care Team December 21, 2020 @ 1:49 PM * 17 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss what the health care team will look like in a Biden-Harris administration.

Federal Policy Around Kidney Diseases: A Review December 7, 2020 @ 10:12 AM * 27 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White review what the federal government is doing to promote awareness of kidney diseases, improve treatment options, and fund research, discovery, and innovation.

Post-Election Predictions November 20, 2020 @ 11:15 AM * 19 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss the implications of the presidential election and what the new government's agenda could look like.

Regulatory Issues and Physician Payment November 13, 2020 @ 4:46 PM * 17 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss the latest updates about physician payment and the political issues affecting it.

Kidney Week 2020 Podcast: Social Issues in Nephrology October 24, 2020 @ 5:16 PM * 25 minutes

Dr. Anupam Agarwal, Dr. Cynthia Delgado, and Dr. Masaomi Nangaku talk about the social issues facing nephrology worldwide, including social determinants of health in different countries.

Kidney Week 2020 Podcast: COVID-19 and the Kidneys October 23, 2020 @ 5:41 PM * 16 minutes

Dr. Anupam Agarwal, Dr. Kenar Jhaveri, and Dr. Kathleen Liu discuss what nephrologists have learned about how COVID-19 affects the kidneys and what remains unclear.

Kidney Week 2020 Podcast: Technology and Innovation in the Kidney Space October 22, 2020 @ 5:36 PM * 28 minutes

ASN President Dr. Anupam Agarwal talks to Dr. Anna Greka and Dr. Timmy Lee about a number of recent advances in basic and clinical research, as well as opportunities and challenges specific to transforming kidney care.

Making Sense of Payment Models October 14, 2020 @ 3:00 PM * 24 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss the ins and outs of the payment models for nephrologists, including what would happen if the ACA is overturned.

Political Priorities for Election Season September 25, 2020 @ 4:45 PM * 19 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White talk about the recent death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and whether politicians will be able to pass another COVID-19 relief bill.

How the Health Care System is Changing September 11, 2020 @ 5:08 PM * 21 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss the problems with current reporting of COVID-19 data, as well as how new technology might change the US health care system.

What Nephrology Can Learn from Hospital Medicine September 4, 2020 @ 3:49 PM * 35 minutes

Tod Ibrahim talks to Dr. Laurence Wellikson, founding CEO of the Society of Hospital Medicine, about the evolution of hospital medicine and how the field has dealt with problems in the past and present.

Habits of Highly Effective Fellows August 21, 2020 @ 9:51 AM * 20 minutes

In a discussion with Tod Ibrahim, Dr. Sam Kant and Dr. Tiffany Truong give nephrology fellows advice on how to navigate their training effectively.

Reimbursement for Nephrologists August 17, 2020 @ 10:41 AM * 28 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White talk about the political and policy issues surrounding reimbursement for nephrologists.

What Will the Rest of 2020 Look Like? August 4, 2020 @ 3:47 PM * 28 minutes

Tod Ibrahim talks to David White about the stresses put on American society by the COVID-19 pandemic and election season, and how those will affect policy issues.

Fighting Institutional Racism July 31, 2020 @ 5:07 PM * 31 minutes

Tod Ibrahim talks to Dr. Cynthia Delgado, chair of the ASN Diversity and Inclusion Committee, about systemic racism and how ASN can help to fight it.

Policy Challenges: Affordable Care Act and Visas July 17, 2020 @ 12:18 PM * 18 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss what's happening with challenges to the Affordable Care Act and visas for international medical graduates.

The Future of Telehealth July 10, 2020 @ 4:12 PM * 17 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss what the future of telehealth might look like given the current state of politics and the courts.

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children with COVID-19 July 8, 2020 @ 5:31 PM * 24 minutes

Tod Ibrahim talks to Dr. Keisha Gibson, a pediatric nephrologist, about Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children, a mysterious condition that has affected many children with COVID-19.

Protecting Civil Rights during COVID-19 July 2, 2020 @ 5:01 PM * 17 minutes

David White talks to Roger Severino, Director of the Office of Civil Rights at HHS, about how the federal government intervened to protect vulnerable patients from discrimination during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fighting Discrimination to Advance Medicine June 25, 2020 @ 11:33 PM * 17 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White talk about the recent death of activist Larry Kramer and how fighting discrimination is essential to advancing medicine and kidney health.

Acute Kidney Injury and COVID-19 June 16, 2020 @ 3:52 PM * 24 minutes

David White talks to Dr. Kenar Jhaveri, associate chief of nephrology at Northwell Health and the new Editor-in-Chief of ASN Kidney News. Dr. Jhaveri discusses his recent study, which examined AKI in patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

COVID-19 Update: How is New York Coping? June 11, 2020 @ 12:02 PM * 15 minutes

Tod Ibrahim talks to Dr. Barbara Murphy, who gives an update on the COVID-19 situation in New York City.

COVID-19 in India June 5, 2020 @ 10:58 AM * 25 minutes

Tod Ibrahim talks to Dr. Vivek Jha, president of the International Society of Nephrology, about how COVID-19 has affected India and the ways India's society has made the virus a significant challenge.

COVID-19 and Health Care in the US May 29, 2020 @ 2:53 PM * 21 minutes

Tod Ibrahim talks to Dr. Darilyn Moyer, Executive Vice President/CEO of the American College of Physicians. They discuss issues such as how the COVID-19 crisis has highlighted certain inequities in health care in the United States.

The Importance of nephSAP May 28, 2020 @ 4:27 PM * 24 minutes

Tod Ibrahim talks to Dr. Alice Sheridan and Dr. Martina McGrath, the new editorial team of the Nephrology Self-Assessment Program, also known as nephSAP.

International Medical Graduates and the COVID-19 Crisis May 26, 2020 @ 4:36 PM * 17 minutes

In a COVID-19 policy update, Tod Ibrahim and David White talk about ensuring that international medical graduates have the ability to work in the United States during the crisis.

COVID-19 Update: Emergency Funding for Kidney Research May 21, 2020 @ 9:52 AM * 17 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss ASN's work to get emergency funding for kidney research during the COVID-19 crisis.

COVID-19 Update: What's Happening in Alabama? May 20, 2020 @ 9:22 AM * 33 minutes

Tod Ibrahim talks to two leaders at the University of Alabama at Birmingham: Anupam Agarwal, MD, FASN, ASN President and head of the nephrology division; and Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, head of the infectious disease division.

COVID-19 Update: Policy Progress May 18, 2020 @ 2:49 PM * 16 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White talk about a range of policy issues relevant to the COVID-19 crisis, including physician reimbursement for telehealth, workforce diversity and health disparities, and what reopening the country might look like.

COVID-19 Update: Responding to the Emergency May 14, 2020 @ 11:10 AM * 23 minutes

Dr. Jeffrey Silberzweig, CMO of the Rogosin Institute and co-chair of the ASN Emergency Partnership Initiative, talks about how the COVID-19 crisis unfolded in New York and the response to it.

COVID-19 Update: Moving Forward May 7, 2020 @ 11:41 AM * 11 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White give a rundown of the latest policy issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, including proposals to implement widespread contact tracing in the US.

COVID-19 Update: The Situation in Boston May 1, 2020 @ 1:44 PM * 26 minutes

What is happening with COVID-19 in Boston? What issues must researchers address immediately to help kidney patients during this pandemic and future ones? Dr. Dan Weiner of Tufts Medical Center talks to ASN's David White about the facts on the ground.

COVID-19 Update: Major Policy Issues April 28, 2020 @ 10:08 AM * 22 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss issues relating to rationing of care, workforce shortages, COVID-19 in nursing facilities, and plans to begin re-opening healthcare facilities for non-emergent care.

COVID-19 Update: Standing Up for Patients During the Crisis April 23, 2020 @ 1:42 PM * 20 minutes

Tod Ibrahim talks to Kevin Longino, CEO of the National Kidney Foundation, about what NKF is doing to educate and advocate for kidney patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 Update: Policy April 20, 2020 @ 5:01 PM * 17 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White discuss the latest news about the policy issues ASN is working on during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 Update: New York April 17, 2020 @ 11:34 AM * 21 minutes

In a follow-up to their first conversation, Tod Ibrahim talks to Dr. Barbara Murphy about how the COVID-19 situation is changing in New York.

COVID-19 Update: Washington State April 15, 2020 @ 4:46 PM * 20 minutes

Dr. Suzanne Watnick, chief medical officer of Northwest Kidney Centers in Washington State, describes the steps her organization took to protect kidney patients and healthcare workers once the virus hit her state.

COVID-19 Update: Policy and Advocacy April 13, 2020 @ 2:40 PM * 20 minutes

Tod Ibrahim and David White review recent policy requests ASN has made to members of Congress to help physicians and kidney patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 Update: On the Front Lines in New York April 8, 2020 @ 11:32 AM * 20 minutes

ASN Executive Vice President Tod Ibrahim talks to ASN Councilor Dr. Barbara Murphy, who gives a gripping, detailed picture of how the Mount Sinai Health System in New York is dealing with the COVID-19 crisis.

COVID-19 Update: Telehealth April 3, 2020 @ 2:09 PM * 19 minutes

ASN Executive Vice President Tod Ibrahim interviews David White, ASN's Regulatory and Quality Officer, about policy updates in the field of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Interview with Dr. Manisha Singh March 3, 2020 @ 12:00 AM * 15 minutes

Dr. Manisha Singh is interviewed by Dr. Gretchen Leaman-Brandt about her recent article in Kidney News about sex and gender disparities in cardiovascular and chronic kidney diseases. Dr. Singh was also a guest on the February #AskASN Twitter chat.

Kidney Week 2019 Podcast: Day 3 November 9, 2019 @ 5:39 PM * 13 minutes

ASN President-elect Dr. Anupam Agarwal leads a discussion of Day 3 of Kidney Week, featuring guests Drs. Sam Kant, Silvi Shah, and Daniel Weiner.

Kidney Week 2019 Podcast: Day 2 November 9, 2019 @ 5:30 PM * 21 minutes

Dr. Samira Farouk leads a discussion about Day 2 of Kidney Week, with guests Drs. Mukta Baweja, Gretchen Leaman Brandt, and Ziad Al-Aly.

High-Impact Clinical Trials at Kidney Week 2019 November 9, 2019 @ 12:49 PM * 15 minutes

Dr. Pascale Lane and Dr. Kelly Hyndman give a comprehensive overview of the high-impact clinical trials presented at ASN Kidney Week 2019.

Kidney Week 2019 Podcast: Day 1 November 8, 2019 @ 11:33 AM * 39 minutes

In this podcast, ASN President Dr. Mark Rosenberg leads a discussion of Day 1 of Kidney Week 2019 in Washington, DC. His guests are Drs. Matthew Sparks, Donald Kohan, and Sri Lekha Tummalapalli.

The Past and Future of the Kidney Health Initiative January 10, 2019 @ 7:10 AM * 20 minutes

The new ASN Co-Chair for the Kidney Health Initiative (KHI), Raymond C. Harris, MD, FASN, and former Co-Chair Prabir Roy-Chaudhury, MD, PhD, FASN, discuss the past and future of the organization.

High-Impact Clinical Trials at Kidney Week 2018 November 29, 2018 @ 1:00 PM * 9 minutes

In this episode of the ASN Kidney News Podcast, Pascale Lane, MD, FASN and Kelly Hyndman, PhD discuss the high-impact clinical trials presented at Kidney Week 2018.

ASN Kidney Week 2018 Podcast: Day 3 October 28, 2018 @ 12:00 AM * 31 minutes

The third daily Kidney Week 2018 podcast features ASN President, Mark D. Okusa MD, FASN, who speaks with Joel Topf, MD; Gretchen Leaman Brandt, MD, FASN; and Alexis J. Sloan, PhD about the events of the day.

ASN Kidney Week 2018 Podcast: Day 2 October 27, 2018 @ 12:00 AM * 21 minutes

The second daily Kidney Week 2018 podcast features ASN Program Committee Chair, Benjamin D. Humphreys, MD, PhD, FASN, who speaks with Nancy Day Adams, MD; Matthew A. Sparks, MD, FASN; and Lauren D. Stern, MD.

ASN Kidney Week 2018 Podcast: Day 1 October 26, 2018 @ 12:00 AM * 22 minutes

The first daily Kidney Week 2018 podcast features ASN President, Mark D. Okusa MD, FASN, who speaks with Catherine Godson, PhD; John K. Roberts, MD, MS; and Dinushika Mohottige, MD, MPH about the first day of the annual meeting.

Youngest Kidney Week Presenters Discuss Their Experiences October 18, 2018 @ 12:00 AM * 52 minutes

ASN Communications Associate, Sara Leeds, speaks with siblings Uma and Harish Alappan, two of the youngest people to ever present at Kidney Week. They discuss their experiences and advice for other young people interested in science and medicine.

Nephrology Fellows Share Their Perspectives September 25, 2018 @ 2:30 PM * 22 minutes

ASN Communications Associate, Sara Leeds, speaks with Samira Farouk, MD, MS and Devika Nair, MD about their experiences as young nephrology fellows and advice that they have for new fellows and trainees.

Engaging Congress to Address Disparities in Kidney Diseases August 30, 2018 @ 2:10 PM * 23 minutes

NephWatch speaks with Ray Bignall, MD and Alejandro Diez, MD, FASN about their efforts to engage Congress on issues surrounding racial and ethnic disparities in kidney diseases.

Dietary Needs of Patients with Kidney Diseases April 12, 2018 @ 12:00 AM * 6 minutes

NephWatch speaks with Joanne Cooke, Advanced Level Practice Renal Dietitian with the Kansas City VA Medical Center, about the dietary needs of patients with kidney diseases. Ms. Cooke leads a VA workgroup developing renal education materials.

ASN and the VA: Creating a Mobile App to Help People with Kidney Diseases March 1, 2018 @ 2:35 PM * 16 minutes

NephWatch speaks with Susan T. Crowley, MD, FASN, and Anne Utech, PhD, RDN, LD, about a collaborative project with ASN to develop a mobile app to help patients with kidney diseases understand and manage their unique nutritional needs.

The ASN Pursuit of Innovation December 21, 2017 @ 3:00 PM * 16 minutes

Members of the ASN Innovation and Discovery Task Force have been working to identify pathways to innovation & discovery in kidney care. ASN NephWatch caught up with them meeting in Washington, DC.

High-Impact Clinical Trials at Kidney Week 2017 November 17, 2017 @ 12:00 AM * 21 minutes

In this episode of the ASN Kidney News Podcast, Pascale Lane, MD, FASN and Kelly Hyndman, PhD discuss the high-impact clinical trials presented at Kidney Week 2017.

ASN Kidney Week 2017 Podcast: Day 3 November 5, 2017 @ 12:00 AM * 18 minutes

ASN President Eleanor D. Lederer MD, FASN, discusses Day 3 of Kidney Week 2017 with Martin Pollak, MD, Richard Coward, MBChB, PhD, and Devika Nair, MD.

ASN Kidney Week 2017 Podcast: Day 2 November 4, 2017 @ 12:00 AM * 7 minutes

Susan Wall, MD, Chair of the ASN Program Committee, discusses Day 2 of Kidney Week 2017 with Chirag Parikh, MD, PhD, FASN, Karen Warburton, MD, FASN, and Meena Madhur, MD, PhD.

ASN Kidney Week 2017 Podcast: Day 1 November 3, 2017 @ 12:00 AM * 23 minutes

ASN President Eleanor D. Lederer MD, FASN, discusses Day 1 of Kidney Week 2017 with Sharon G. Adler MD, FASN, Michel Chonchol, MD, and Eugene Lin MD, MS.

NIH Loan Repayment Programs June 14, 2017 @ 9:11 AM * 20 minutes

ASN Executive Vice President, Tod Ibrahim, speaks with Tara Chang, MD, MS, FASN and Kevin Erickson, MD, MS about the NIH Loan Repayment Programs, their experiences as recipients, and advice they have for others who are interested in applying.

1in9 Roadshow Aims to Spread Kidney Disease Awareness May 10, 2017 @ 11:16 AM * 25 minutes

ASN Executive Vice President, Tod Ibrahim, speaks with Raymond Scott, a kidney patient, and his wife, Analyn about their "1in9 Roadshow" and their extraordinary efforts to raise kidney disease awareness.

Dr. Lederer & Dr. Mehrotra – Disseminating New Research through New Technology May 3, 2017 @ 10:15 AM * 30 minutes

Dr. Eleanor Lederer, ASN President, and Dr. Raj Mehrotra, CJASN Editor-in-Chief, discuss broadening outreach as technology expands. 0:55 How we consume information, 7:58 Capturing audience, and methodology, 14:55 CJASN, 19:20 – Reader interactions.

A Conversation with ASN President Eleanor D. Lederer, MD, FASN February 9, 2017 @ 8:08 AM * 20 minutes

ASN President Eleanor Lederer, MD, FASN speaks with ASN Executive Vice President Tod Ibrahim about recent advances in nephrology, her career path and music, from the Grateful Dead to the Dandy Warhols to The Hives.

High-Impact Clinical Trials at Kidney Week 2016 December 15, 2016 @ 11:22 AM * 26 minutes

Pascale Lane, MD, FASN and Gretchen Brandt, MD, FASN discuss the studies presented at this year’s High-Impact Clinical Trial session during Kidney Week 2016.

ASN and ACP: A Discussion with Darilyn Moyer, MD, FACP on Shared Challenges and Opportunities December 8, 2016 @ 11:07 AM * 29 minutes

ASN Executive Vice President Tod Ibrahim and ASN Public Policy Board member Crystal Gadegbeku, MD speak with Darilyn Moyer, MD, FACP, Executive Vice President of the American College of Physicians, about challenges for internal medicine specialists.

ASN Kidney Week 2016 Podcast: Day 3 November 19, 2016 @ 12:57 PM * 17 minutes

ASN President Raymond C. Harris, MD, FASN speaks with Patrick H. Nachman, MD, FASN, Pamela V. Tran, PhD, and Steven D. Crowley, MD. ASN Kidney Week Podcasts are supported by OPKO Renal.

ASN Kidney Week 2016 Podcast: Day 2 November 18, 2016 @ 2:20 PM * 18 minutes

ASN Program Committee Chair, Roy Zent, MD, PhD speaks with Steven Cheng, MD, and Janos Peti-Peterdi, MD, PhD. ASN Kidney Week Podcasts are supported by OPKO Renal.

ASN Kidney Week 2016 Podcast: Day 1 November 17, 2016 @ 12:43 PM * 15 minutes

ASN President Raymond C. Harris MD, FASN, discusses Day 1 of Kidney Week 2016 with Kerri Cavanaugh, MD, MPH, Amit Garg, MD, PhD, and Susan B. Nicholas, MD, PhD, MPH. ASN Kidney Week Podcasts are supported by OPKO Renal.

How will the Quality Payment Program/MACRA Affect Me in 2017? November 16, 2016 @ 6:02 AM * 14 minutes

David White, Policy and Communications Specialist speaks with Rachel Meyer, Director of Policy and Government Affairs about the Quality Payment Program (formerly MACRA) and how it pertains to you in 2017.

HIV+ Organ Transplantation: A Chat with Dorry Segev, MD, PhD September 19, 2016 @ 2:14 PM * 37 minutes

Michelle Josephson, MD speaks with Dorry Segev, MD, PhD about the first HIV+ organ transplants in the US.

ASN Comments on Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 July 26, 2016 @ 12:27 PM * 13 minutes