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STATEMENT AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF KIDNEY PATIENTS COMMEMORATES JUNETEENTH Washington, D.C.: The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the largest and oldest independent kidney patient organization in the United States, issued the following statement from AAKP President Edward V. Hickey, III, in commemoration of Juneteenth:

For Immediate Release:March 7, 2025 Media Contact:Jennifer RateDirector, Communications and Digital Operationsjrate@aakp.org(813) 400-2394 Largest U.S.

Largest Kidney Patient Group Joins Lawsuit Against Medicare Patient Choice Limited by CMS Violations of Legal and Regulatory Authority CMS Overreach Impacts Timely Access to Phosphorus Therapy Innovations WASHINGTON, D.C.: The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 16, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT:Jennifer RateDirector, Communications and Digital Operationsjrate@aakp.org(813) 400-2394 George Washington University Kidney Expert Earns Global Award Dr.

Independence Day Celebrated Across Kidney Community July Fourth Marks New Highpoint in 2024 Voter Registration Campaign Non-Partisan KidneyVoter™ Drive Fueled by Federal Policy Disarray Washington, D.C. – On the Fourth of July, American Independence Day, the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)

Kidney Group Unveils Risk Campaign During National Safety Month Innovation and Engagement Transform Infection Prevention and Disaster Readiness Government Leaders and Care Providers Must Involve Patients in Continuity Plans WASHINGTON, D.C.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  June 14, 2024 – Flag Day                                                                          MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Rate Director, Communications and Digital Operations jrate@aakp.org (813)

Top Kidney Patient Group Shares National Reuters Pharma Award  New Market-Driven Approach to Patient Engagement, Clinical Trial Design, and Diverse Trial Recruitment Accelerates Innovation and Health Solutions American Association of Kidney Patients Expands Research and Policy Impacts Washington, D.C.:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 10, 2024MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Rate Director, Communications and Digital Operations jrate@aakp.org (813) 400-2394National Campaign Targets High Potassium Threat to Kidney Patients 5th Annual “Are You O-K+” Campaign Breaks Engagement Records Washington, D.C.: