New CDC Respiratory Guidance Ignores Kidney Patient Concerns HHS and CDC Omission Labeled a Government Determinant of Health Serious Questions Build Over Inconsistent HHS Approach to Kidney Health Washington, D.C.: Today, the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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Articles
Kidney Patients Target Medicare Transplant Double Standard
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 9, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Rate Director, Communications and Digital Operations [email protected] (813)
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Organ Transportation FAA Sign-On Letter January 2024
January 18, 2024 Dear Chair Cantwell, Ranking Member Cruz, Chair Graves, and Ranking Member Larsen: As stakeholders in the organ donation and transplant community, we appreciate your leadership in including an organ transportation provision in the House and Senate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
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May 28, 2023: AAKP Response to ABIM Call for Public Comment
May 28, 2023 Ms. Anamika Gavhane Senior Director Discipline-Specific Governance American Board of Internal Medicine 510 Walnut Street, Suite 1700 Philadelphia, PA 19106 Delivered via Electronic Mail Dear Ms. Gavhane:
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Saving Organs One Flight at a Time Act Stakeholder Sign On Letter
October 30, 2023 The Honorable Beth Van Duyne United States House of Representatives 1725 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C.
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Kidney Transplant Gives Taiylor Kriss New Lease on Life After Lifelong Struggle with Disease
Taiylor was just 18 months old when her daycare began having concerns about discolored (greenish) urine and bowel movements. After the daycare team notified her mom, Meaghan, and after many tests, including a kidney biopsy at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Taiylor was diagnosed with X linked Alport syndrome.
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Stop the Itch: Understanding and Managing Chronic Kidney Disease-Associated Pruritus (CKD-aP) Should You Consider Genetic Testing for Your Kidney Disease?
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U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Partners with Top Kidney Advocates
The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), announced their new partnership with the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The formal collaboration aims to improve health outcomes and enhance the overall quality of life for Veterans with kidney diseases and is facilitated under the Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA) National Center for Healthcare Advancement and Partnerships (HAP).
The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), announced their new partnership with the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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RE: FDA Proposal to Permit Salt Substitutes to Reduce Sodium in Standardized Foods
U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationDockets Management Staff (HFA-305)5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061Rockville, MD 20852 This letter represents a collaborative effort of the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (The Academy), and National Kidney Foundation (NKF)
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RE: Support Federal Legislation to Ban Quality Adjusted Life Years (QALY) in all federal programs
March 7, 2023 The Honorable Cathy McMorris Rodgers Chair Committee on Energy and Commerce United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Jason Smith Chair Committee on Ways and Means United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Frank Pallone, Jr.
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