Correspondence – Page 8

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 Congress Tampa, 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.

AAKP Seeks Senate Support of Drug Coverage for Transplant Recipients

May 1, 2008

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.