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AAKP Welcomes New Executive Director

August 8, 2013

The American Association of Kidney Patients Welcomes Gary Green, Its New Executive Director Tampa, FL – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) today announced Gary Green as its new Executive Director.

AAKP Host Series of Educational Webinars for Kidney Patients and their Families

August 1, 2013

Tampa, FL – This week the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) unveiled a portion of the schedule for its educational webinars. AAKP HealthLine is a FREE, webinar-based program that (with the conference call option necessary to hear the audio)

Visit the New AAKP Website

July 30, 2013

Tampa, FL – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) is pleased to announce the unveiling of its new patient friendly website. AAKP unveiled the www.aakp.org website Tuesday, July 30, 2013. The site features updated information, easier navigation and new search tools.

AAKP Joins Physician and Patient Groups to Offer Health Care Solutions on Capitol Hill

April 25, 2013

The American Association of Kidney Patients Joins Forces with Health Care Professionals and Patient Group to Offer Health Care Solutions on Capitol Hill Tampa, FL; – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)

AAKP Co-Sponsors U.S. Congressional Kidney Caucus Event

March 20, 2013

AAKP Join with American Renal Nurses Association and Multiple Other Organizations to Recognize Leaders for the 113th CongressTampa, FL; – On March 20, 2013, The American Association of Kidney Patients joined the American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) in Washington, D.C.

Kidney Care Delivery Model

October 15, 2012

October 15, 2012 Jonathan Blum Acting Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independent Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Richard J.

Exciting New Recipe Book from AAKP

September 18, 2011

The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) has been in the business of giving patients the tools necessary to take charge of their lives for more than 40 years. Today the Association announced the pre-sale of its new recipe book,AAKP Delicious!

AAKP Testifies Before MEDCAC Panel on ESA Use in Kidney Transplant

July 20, 2011

Tampa, FL; Thursday, January 20, 2011 – On Wednesday, January 19, 2011, the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) testified before the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’(CMS) Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC) on the impact of erythropoiesis stimulating agents (ESAs)

AAKP Applauds Latest GAO Report on Oral Drugs and ESRD Bundle

March 28, 2011

Tampa, FL; March 28, 2011 – The American Association of Kidney Patients today congratulated the Government Accountability Office, the GAO, on the report issued this week entitled End Stage Renal Disease: CMS Should Assess Adequacy of Payment When Certain Oral Drugs Are Included and Ensure Availability of Quality Monitoring Data.

Stephanie Tubbs-Jones Congressional Gift of Life Medal Act

October 22, 2008

Tampa, Fla., October 22, 2008 – On Tuesday, October 14, 2008, President George W. Bush signed into law the Stephanie Tubbs-Jones Congressional Gift of Life Medal Act (HR 7198). The bill, introduced by Rep. Pete Stark (D-CA) and Rep. Dave Camp (R-MI)