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).
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Correspondence
AAKP Joins Physician and Patient Groups to Offer Health Care Solutions on Capitol Hill
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)
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AAKP Co-Sponsors U.S. Congressional Kidney Caucus Event
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.
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Kidney Care Delivery Model
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.
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AAKP Testifies Before MEDCAC Panel on ESA Use in Kidney Transplant
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)
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AAKP Applauds Latest GAO Report on Oral Drugs and ESRD Bundle
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.
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Stephanie Tubbs-Jones Congressional Gift of Life Medal Act
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)
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AAKP Supports Bill to Clarify Law Regarding Incentives for Organ Donations
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.
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AAKP Urges Senator Kerry to Support Home Hemodialysis Pilot Program
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.
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AAKP Seeks Senate Support of Drug Coverage for Transplant Recipients
Tampa, Fla., May 1, 2008 – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) is seeking support from Congress members for S. 2320, the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2007. The bill would extend Medicare coverage for immunosuppressive drugs for the life of the kidney.
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