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Why Patients Find Virtual Support Groups Beneficial in Today’s World

November 3, 2022

By Jeff Harder, MSW, LICSW, University of Washington Medical CenterSince the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become even more important for kidney patients to connect with others for support and guidance.

KIDNEY ADVOCATES RECEIVE U.S. PRESIDENT’S ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

November 2, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 2, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Rate Marketing & Communications Manager jrate@aakp.org (813) 400-2394 KIDNEY ADVOCATES RECEIVE U.S. PRESIDENT’S ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Washington, DC:

November 1, 2022

David Rodriguez grew up in a housing project in Brownsville, Texas. At 16 years old, he enrolled in a program for at-risk youth that allowed him to work part-time while earning his high school diploma.

October 31, 2022

"Dialysis is my passion; I have 38 years in the field! Seeing my patients thriving and feeling better, whether on home dialysis, in-center hemodialysis, or after having a kidney transplant is my reward.”- Shelba JonesWhat inspired you to become a dialysis technician?I always have had passion to help people.

AAKP Signs Onto Letter Regarding Nondiscrimination in Health Insurance Coverage and Other Health-Related Coverage

October 11, 2022

October 3, 2022 The Honorable Xavier Becerra Secretary, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20201 Dear Secretary Becerra:

October 5, 2022

By Kevin M. Burns, Sr., CHBT, CHT, FNKF, President, National Association of Nephrology Technicians/Technologists (NANT)

Kidney Patients Remind Congress and Payers: Your Decisions Impact Our Lives and Innovation

September 28, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Rate Marketing & Communications Manager jrate@aakp.org (813) 400-2394 Kidney Patients Remind Congress and Payers: Your Decisions Impact Our Lives and Innovation Largest Kidney Patient Meeting Shows Patient Determination for Change Washington, D.C.

Kidney Patients Expand Impact on R & D

September 19, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 19, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Rate Marketing & Communications Manager jrate@aakp.org (813)

GLOBAL KIDNEY SUMMIT MOBILIZES PATIENTS FOR CARE INNOVATION

August 25, 2022

GLOBAL KIDNEY SUMMIT MOBILIZES PATIENTS FOR CARE INNOVATION DECADES OF PATERNALISM AND HIGH MORTALITY DIALYSIS CHALLENGED KIDNEY PATIENT CONSUMERS DEMAND CARE CHOICE AND ACCESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 25, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Rate Marketing & Communications Manager jrate@aakp.org (813) 400-2394 WASHINGTON, D.C.

Kidney Patients Cite Insurance and Payment Issues as Critical Barriers to FDA Approved Care Innovations

August 15, 2022

Kidney Patients Cite Insurance and Payment Issues as Critical Barriers to FDA Approved Care Innovations Patients and Taxpayers Forced to Absorb Preventable Costs Patient Voice Patient Choice™ Campaign Engages Private Insurers and CMS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 15, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: