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September 19, 2016 – Dialysis Patients Demonstration Act of 2016 (H.R. 5942) – Capitated Arrangements Threaten ESRD Patients’ Access to Transplant

September 21, 2016 David Scott The Honorable Todd Young U.S. House of Representatives 1007 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Earl Blumenauer U.S. House of Representatives 1111 … Continue reading “September 19, 2016 – Dialysis Patients Demonstration Act of 2016 (H.R. 5942) – Capitated Arrangements Threaten ESRD Patients’ Access to Transplant”

Home Dialysis was Right for Me!

August 28, 2016 David Scott Keith Sloan knew there could be consequences for not controlling his diabetes. But he never thought being a non-compliant patient would lead him to the … Continue reading “Home Dialysis was Right for Me!”

Who Needs An Advance Health Care Directive

August 28, 2016 David Scott It was a sunny day at the beach in Southern California. Allana and Trent were paddling out to enjoy their first wave of the day. … Continue reading “Who Needs An Advance Health Care Directive”

The FDA Black Box Warning for ESAs

August 28, 2016 David Scott On May 9, 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administratio issued a public health advisory outlining new safety information about ESAs . This included a … Continue reading “The FDA Black Box Warning for ESAs”

Caregivers Need Care, Too

August 28, 2016 David Scott Remember the Waltons, from the 1970’s TV show Walton’s Mountain? Four generations were living together in the same home: grandparents, parents, seven children, and eventually … Continue reading “Caregivers Need Care, Too”

Clinical Trials

August 28, 2016 David Scott Why They Are Important, How They Work and How You Can Get Involved Whether it’s through new or improved medicines, medical devices or treatment techniques, … Continue reading “Clinical Trials”

The New Five Star Dialysis Rating System

August 28, 2016 David Scott The Dialysis Five Star Program is a new, forced ranking rating system developed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the agency of … Continue reading “The New Five Star Dialysis Rating System”

Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Kidney Care

August 27, 2016 David Scott 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. … Continue reading “Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Kidney Care”

21st Century Cures Roundtable

August 27, 2016 David Scott Good afternoon, Congressman Bilirakis. Thank you for hosting the roundtable today, and for your efforts to highlight patients’ perspectives on how to incentivize the best … Continue reading “21st Century Cures Roundtable”

The New Five Star Dialysis Rating System

August 27, 2016 David Scott The Dialysis Five Star Program is a new, forced ranking rating system developed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the agency of … Continue reading “The New Five Star Dialysis Rating System”