ASN shapes federal policies, increases federal and institutional resources, and influences regulatory directives to help its members. https://www.asn-online.org/policy/ en-us Copyright 2026 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:08:16 GMT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:08:16 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss hnesbitt@asn-online.org (Hal Nesbitt) https://www.asn-online.org/images/_global/apple-touch-icon.png https://www.asn-online.org/policy/ https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/ASN_Comment_Letter_H1B_Rule_Final.pdf frontID=325 In formal comments to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ASN urged DHS to establish exemptions for medical professionals to the proposed rule "Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions" and a permanent national medical interest exemption from all H-1B-related fees. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:22:33 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/26-09-23_Joint_Letter_DHS_H-1B_Fees.pdf frontID=324 In a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ASN expressed significant concern over the proposed rule "Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions" and how it could impact America's health care workforce. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:21:03 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/26-09-14_CY27_PFS_Letter_FINAL.pdf frontID=321 ASN's comments to Administrator Oz included recommendations on PFS sustainability, PFS rate setting and conversion factors, E/M resource overlap, remote monitoring, and more. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:18:49 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/26-09-09_ASN_LEAD_and_CARA_Letter_FINAL.pdf frontID=320 In a letter to CMMI leaders, ASN explores which elements of the Long-term Enhanced ACO Design (LEAD) value-based care model can be adaptable to a new kidney-specific value-based care model. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:29:26 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/CY27_Sign_On_Letter_Modifier_25_PFS_FINAL.pdf frontID=319 ASN urges CMS not to finalize the proposed 50% payment reduction for separately identifiable evaluation and management services billed with modifier -25 in the 2027 Medicare Physician Payment Schedule. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:06:28 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/CY27_ESRD_PPS_QIP_Proposed_Rule_Comments_FINAL.pdf frontID=317 ASN's comments to Administrator Oz outlined recommendations on proposed payment and policy changes, including phosphate binder base rate inclusion, post-TDAPA adjustments, and pediatric care reimbursement. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:41:29 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/CY27_ESRD_PPS_QIP_RFI_FINAL.pdf frontID=318 ASN's comments to Administrator Oz provided recommendations across a range of topics, including D-PaLs, home dialysis, palliative care, and ESRD payment policy. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:40:31 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/KTC_CMS_Advocacy_Letter.pdf frontID=316 A coalition of kidney organizations, including ASN, asks CMS to clarify that transplant coordinators who train and support volunteer living donor facilitators may be reimbursed as allowable Medicare organ acquisition expenses, helping expand living donor transplantation and reduce Medicare dialysis costs. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:27:05 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/Medicaid_Work_Requirement_Comment.pdf frontID=315 In a comment to CMS, ASN calls for the clear exemption of Medicaid community engagement requirements for individuals waiting for an organ transplant or who were recently transplanted due to high-risk and often complicated conditions. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:49:50 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/FAA_UA_Organ_Donation_Comment_Letter.pdf frontID=314 ASN urges the Federal Aviation Agency to ensure drone regulations consider the unique circumstances of transporting donated organs and support the timely, clinically sound delivery of life‑saving organs. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:22:08 GMT