Margaret A. Hamburg, M.D.,
Commissioner of Food and Drugs
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20993 Dear Dr. Hamburg:
The Alliance for Home Dialysis (Alliance) is a coalition of kidney dialysis stakeholders representing patients, clinicians, providers, and industry.
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Medicare Coverage article regarding hemodialysis frequency
Dr. Bernice Hecker
Noridian Healthcare Solutions 6505 216th Street, SW
Suite 200
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Dear Dr. Hecker:
The Alliance for Home Dialysis is a coalition of kidney dialysis stakeholdersrepresenting patients, clinicians, providers,and industry.
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Revised Rule for Payment Policy under the Physician Fee Schedule for 2015
The Alliance for Home Dialysis appreciates the opportunity to provide comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in advance of the forthcoming Proposed Rule that updates and revises Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule for calendar year (CY)2015.
The Alliance for Home Dialysis appreciates the opportunity to provide comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in advance of the forthcoming Proposed Rule that updates and revises Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule for calendar year (CY)2015.
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Prospective to Improve ESCO Program
April 18, 2014
Dear Mr. Blum and Dr. Conway:
On behalf of the undersigned patient and health professional organizations, thank you for meeting with us Wednesday, September 18, 2013.
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Medicare Eligibility
The Honorable Sylvia Matthews Burwell, Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201
The Honorable Thomas Perez, Secretary U.S.
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Kidney Health Advocates Make History on Capitol Hill
U.S. Congress Asked to Fund Research and Remove Barriers to Organ Donation Washington, DC – On Thursday, September 10, 2015, the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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White House Organ Donor Summit
White House Organ Donor Summit BECOME AN ORGAN DONOR TODAY!
Signing up on your state registry means that someday you could save lives as a donor—by leaving behind the gift of life. When you register, most states let you choose what organs and tissues you want to donate, and you can update your status at any time.
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KidneyWorks Conference Concludes in D.C.
Labor Force Initiative Targets Kidney Patients
Patients, Federal Officials, Health and Workforce Data Experts Convene for KIDNEYWORKS™ WASHINGTON, D.C. The KidneyWorks™ Initiative, a new research and policy collaboration aimed at helping Americans with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
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Application Available for the Jenny Kitsen Patient Safety Award
Application Available for the Jenny Kitsen Patient Safety Award Apply Now for the Jenny Kitsen Patient Safety Grant TAMPA, FLA – Applications for the Jenny Kitsen Patient Safety Award are now available from the American Association of Kidney Patients. Applications are due July 31, 2016.
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Transitioning From Pediatric To Adult Kidney Care
Growing into adulthood is an exciting time in a young adult’s life! It’s a time full of new experiences, meeting new people, and personal growth. However, if the young adult has kidney disease or other chronic medical problems it can be a stressful time.
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