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ASN and 35 Kidney Care Organizations Write HHS Secretary Azar in Support of KidneyX
The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) and 35 kidney care organizations wrote to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar, JD, to express their strong support and gratitude for the formation of KidneyX, a public-private partnership to accelerate innovation in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of kidney diseases.
Posted: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 @ 1:43 PM
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ASN Defending E/M Reimbursement in 2018 Physician Fee Schedule
ASN is opposing a new Medicare proposal to provide a single payment for E/M codes 2 - 5 in its comments on the 2018 proposed rule. The society also addresses proposed changes to documentation and the future of MIPS and AAPMs.
Posted: Thursday, September 13, 2018 @ 3:52 PM
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ASN Comments on Proposed ESRD Bundle and QIP Rule
ASN provided input to Medicare on its proposed changes to the ESRD bundle and the Quality Incentive Program, including addressing how the agency adds innovative new products to the bundle, encouraging parsimony in the QIP, and requesting clarification on questions related to AKI care in outpatient ESRD units.
Posted: Friday, September 07, 2018 @ 9:46 AM
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AAKP and ASN Respond to the Dialysis PATIENTS Demonstration Act of 2017
The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) have issued a joint response to the Dialysis PATIENTS Demonstration Act of 2017.
While staunch proponents of of the move towards value-based care and increasing care coordination for patients with kidney diseases, both organizations remain concerned about the possibility of unintended consequences and risks associated with foundational aspects of the PATIENTS Act.
ASN and AAKP believe that the potential beneficial elements for patients receiving dialysis in the PATIENTS Act could be achieved in more effective ways that minimize or eliminate the potential risks and unintended consequences, and as such, are unable to support the PATIENTS Act at this time.
Posted: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 @ 12:25 PM
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ASN Calls On Congress to Fund the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
The American Society of Nephrology joined 150 organizations to call on Congress to fund the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) in the final FY 18 appropriations package. An essential element of the nation's health care ecosystem, AHRQ is the only federal agency whose sole focus is to generate research on how to deliver the highest quality care to all patients. Crucial to individuals with kidney diseases, AHRQ research also focuses on the best way to deliver care to "real-world" patients who often live with multiple diseases and conditions.
Posted: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 @ 3:34 PM
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ASN, ASPN, and RPA Voice Concerns with CKD Care Model
ASN joined with the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology and the Renal Physicians Association to voice concerns regarding the CKD care model outlined in H.R. 3867. The organizations are concerned that the proposed model would exacerbate existing silos of care, limit physician flexibility, and hamper innovation in CKD care, among other concerns.
Posted: Monday, December 11, 2017 @ 5:39 PM
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ASN Asks Members to Tell Congress Tax Provisions Hurt Patient Care
ASN voices concerns to Senate and House leadership about provisions of tax reform working its way through Congress. These provisions could jeopardize funding levels for Medicare, health and scientific research, and programs supporting the pipeline of future scientists – especially PhD candidates.
Posted: Monday, November 27, 2017 @ 4:11 PM
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HHS Announces Kidney Innovation Accelerator
At ASN Kidney Week 2017, Bruce D. Greenstein, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Chief Technology Officer, highlighted the need for innovation in the nephrology space and announced HHS' intent to launch a Kidney Innovation Accelerator.
Posted: Friday, November 03, 2017 @ 11:30 AM
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Help ASN Fight Proposed Limits on Dialysis Care
Please join ASN to fight against proposed limits on dialysis care. Recently, every Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) nationwide has issued an identical draft Local Coverage Determination (LCD) that would limit the provision of dialysis more than three times per week exclusively to patients with a few specific acute conditions.
Please join ASN in this important fight. Write your local MAC today.
Posted: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 @ 3:27 PM
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