AAKP 46th Annual National Patient Meeting Mobilizing for Innovation and Independence Day Two (9/25/21) - Closing Remarks Transcribed from closing remarks made by Richard Knight, AAKP President AAKP President Richard Knight Hello again, everyone. The past two days have been exciting.
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AAKP 46th Annual National Patient Meeting Day One (9/24/21) Closing Remarks by VP Edward V. Hickey III
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KIDNEY PATIENTS AND DOCS ASK CONGRESS TO EXPAND KIDNEY R & D PLUS TELEHEALTH FLEXIBILITIES
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LARGEST KIDNEY PATIENT GROUP PREVIEWS FREE VIRTUAL CONVENTION
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EXPERT COVID-19 CONTENT ON OPEN ACCESS AS DELTA SURGES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 3, 2021 EXPERT COVID-19 CONTENT ON OPEN ACCESS AS DELTA SURGES COVID-19 Threat to Kidneys Drives Education Program by Kidney Patients and Doctors Washington, D.C.
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Practical Tips to Begin Your Physical Activity Journey
By Jennifer Gander, PhD, MSPH, Kaiser Permanente Georgia For people with kidney disease, physical activity and exercise have been found to improve quality of life, physical function, and nutritional parameters (i.e. albumin), and decrease the risk of death.
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AAKP Innovator Series: Pentec Health
In 1983, “PENtech Infusions” began as a small regional pharmacy meeting the needs of dialysis patients and patients with severe pain or spasticity. Over the years, we expanded into a leading provider in both industries.
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AAKP Ambassador Sharron Rouse On Why You Should Attend AAKP’s National Patient Meeting
AAKP’s National Patient meeting is an annual convention held in a different city each year, with the exception of the virtual conferences in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19.
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Cystinosis Scholarship Spotlight: Ayla Maher, Summer Art Classes
Ayla Maher was diagnosed with cystinosis when she was just two and a half years old. Ayla is now five years old and loves to play, read, work on puzzles, and especially loves creating art!
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RE: Medicare Program; End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System, Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished to Individuals With Acute Kidney Injury, End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Incentive Program, and End-Stage Renal Disease Treatment Choices Model; CMS-1749-P
August 31, 2021 The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health & Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE:
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