Correspondence – Page 8

AAKP Supports Increase Funding for Organ donation & Transplantation Programs

April 7, 2014

HRSA Organ Donation & Transplantation Funding for FY 2015 April 7, 2014 The Honorable Tom Harkin Chairman Senate L/HHS Appropriation Subcommittee Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Jack Kingston Chairman House L/HHS Appropriations Subcommittee Washington, D.C.

AAKP Asks CMS to Reconsider Proposed Cuts in Medicare Dialysis Funding

November 24, 2013

The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) expresses concern over the proposed 9.4% cut in payment for dialysis services that was released July 1 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as part of the proposed rule for the 2014 ESRD Prospective Payment System (PPS).

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.

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)

AAKP Supports Bill to Clarify Law Regarding Incentives for Organ Donations

September 23, 2008

Tampa, Fla., September 23, 2008 – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) is seeking Congressional support of a bill, the Organ Donor Clarification Act of 2008, to amend the National Organ Transplant Act to clarify law related to public incentives for organ donation.

AAKP Urges Senator Kerry to Support Home Hemodialysis Pilot Program

August 27, 2008

TAMPA, Fla., April 30, 2008 – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) sent a letter to Sen. John Kerry (D – Massachusetts) asking him to support a Medicare sponsored home hemodialysis program. AAKP is the largest kidney patient organization in the United States founded and directed by patients.