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2026 News Items
Showing all society news items from 2026.
- ASN Testifies before the House Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health
ASN Health Policy Scholar Suzanne Watnick, MD, FASN testified before the Health Subcommittee of the House Committee on Ways and Means concerning the state of care for kidney failure and possible solutions to improve prevention and treatment for kidney diseases.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 @ 2:00 PM - Kidney Health Guidance on Conservative Management in People with Kidney Failure
Evidence-based clinical guidance supporting best practices in three components of the conservative management care pathway.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 @ 1:00 PM - ASN Seeks Nominations for the Annual Election of the ASN Council
ASN seeks nominations for the annual election of the ASN Council, the society's governing board. Qualified candidates should have the vision, experience, and expertise to guide the society towards its goal of creating a world without kidney diseases. The deadline to submit your nomination is Friday, April 10.
Monday, March 16, 2026 @ 9:11 AM - World Kidney Day - #SockItToKidneyDisease
In celebration of World Kidney Day, and in conjunction with NU GoKidney, ASN encourages you to participate in the #SockItToKidneyDisease campaign by posting your socks on social media.
Thursday, March 12, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - Prepare for the Boards: BRCU Registration is Now Open
Registration is now open for Board Review Course & Update 2026, an interactive board review for nephrologists preparing for the ABIM Nephrology Board certification and recertification examinations.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - National Kidney Month - Take the #850Challenge
Last year, members of the kidney community took 8,500 steps a day, walked 8.5 miles, cycled 85 miles, and more as part of the #850Challenge to raise awareness of the 850 million people living with kidney disease. This National Kidney Month, will you take the pledge and rise to the #850Challenge?
Sunday, March 1, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - New York Times Letter to the Editor
The New York Times publishes Letter to the Editor from ASN President Samir M. Parikh, MD, FASN.
Monday, February 23, 2026 @ 9:24 AM - Love Your Kidneys!
Recent research reveals a strong connection between kidney health and heart health. From American Heart Month in February through World Kidney Day on March 12, ASN encourages you to take small, everyday steps now to protect your kidneys, safeguard your heart, and improve long-term health.
Saturday, February 14, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - ASN President Featured in The Washington Post
The Washington Post speaks with ASN President Samir Parikh, MD, FASN, for the article, "Scientists finally may know why kidney patients die of heart disease".
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 @ 9:20 AM - New nephSAP Issue: Home Hemodialysis
The latest Nephrology Self-Assessment Program (nephSAP) issue, Volume 24: Issue 5 (Feb 2026): Home Hemodialysis, is now available online.
Monday, February 2, 2026 @ 6:27 AM