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 Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:21:55 GMT Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:21:55 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_Conrad-30-Coalition-Letter_FINAL.pdf frontID=333 ASN urged DHS to preserve the 60-day grace period for employment-based visa holders, citing concerns about physician workforce shortages and patient access to care. Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:56:53 GMT https://www.healio.com/news/nephrology/20261020/qa-asn-president-provides-updates-on-kidney-policy-workforce-innovation frontID=332 In an interview with Healio, ASN President Samir M. Parikh, MD, FASN discussed ASN's work to support the nephrology workforce, expand living donation, and advance research and innovation in kidney care. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:28:09 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/26.10.20_ASN_HHS_Kidney-Care-National-Plan.pdf frontID=331 ASN commended the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for elevating kidney care as a national priority through its newly released Kidney Care National Plan and reaffirmed a shared commitment to improving prevention, treatment, and access to care. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:41:45 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/26.10.20_ASN_Form-2728_Comments_Final.pdf frontID=330 ASN expressed concern about CMS's proposal to remove questions related to the social determinants of health (SDOH) and urged reinstatement of race and ethnicity questions on CMS Form 2728. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:52:20 GMT https://www.migrationpolicy.org/system/files/2026-10/mpi-immigration-nephrology-2026-final.pdf frontID=329 A new report supported by ASN highlights the critical role of international medical graduates in the nephrology workforce and examines how changes to immigration policy could shape the future of the specialty. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:49:19 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/26-10-07_ASN_NIH_RFI_Changes-to-NIH-Peer-Review_Final.pdf frontID=328 ASN urged NIH not to eliminate Overall Impact Scores and percentiles in peer-review reporting, citing concerns about transparency, funding accountability, and feedback quality for researchers. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:22:37 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/ASN_NIH_RFI_Future_Clinical_Trial_Investigators_Final.pdf frontID=327 ASN provided recommendations to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on strengthening clinical trial training and mentorship for early-career investigators. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:01 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/26-09-28_NIH_Letter_NOT-OD-26-095.pdf frontID=326 ASN called on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to reconsider a proposed change to career development (K) awards that would restrict mentored clinical trial opportunities. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:40:26 GMT 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