Kidney Care Partners’ Post

"This year’s proposed payment increase for dialysis facilities is among the lowest proposed for all provider types by Medicare making it extremely challenging for the kidney care community to compete for skilled workers when comparing wages offered by other health care sectors. As a result, dialysis clinics are being forced to downsize staff, limit treatment shifts, and reduce access to services altogether," Mahesh Krishnan, Chair of KCP, wrote in a recent op-ed in Medical Economics. Read it here: https://ow.ly/plcp50TxE5k

“At KCP, we’re all about improving the quality of care for kidney patients. Innovation plays a huge role in that. It’s not just about technology; it’s about rethinking how we deliver care, how we engage patients, and how we address systemic issues like payment models,” Dr. Mahesh Krishnan, Chair of Kidney Care Partners, told Tim Fitzpatrick in a recent interview. Read it here: https://ow.ly/V0uN50THfZW

#ICYMI: A new op-ed by Jeffrey Silberzweig, MD, Chief Medical Officer of the Rogosin Institute, calls for federal support of kidney disease prevention and education initiatives. Read it here: https://ow.ly/Kp3h50TxCwV

KCP was pleased to convene its quarterly membership meeting in Washington, D.C. last month. We're looking forward to continuing to advance the kidney care community's priorities in the remainder of the 118th Congress.

More individuals living with kidney disease are enrolling in Medicare Advantage plans, but barriers to care - including narrow networks and prior authorization - remain a key issue. Read more: https://ow.ly/wNqO50TxC1Z

Patient-centered education and tailored support can promote an uptake of home dialysis among self-identified Hispanic or Latino adults receiving in-center dialysis, according to results of a qualitative study.

A bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. Senate would require private health plans to continue to pay for dialysis for beneficiaries with end-stage kidney disease while they coordinate a transition to Medicare coverage.

By bridging gaps in kidney care funding and policy, we can ensure that millions of Americans with kidney disease receive the comprehensive care they deserve, which will improve health outcomes and reduce the overall burden on our healthcare system.

KCP supports the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act, which would protect and expand care choices for individuals living with kidney disease and kidney failure. Learn more:

In a recent op-ed in AJMC - The American Journal of Managed Care, Jeffrey Silberzweig, MD highlights how expanded education and prevention resources can reduce inequalities in kidney care. Read more: https://ow.ly/aRQi50Ttoz3