Kidney Care Community News

The Kidney Transplant Collaborative expressed disappointment at the delayed CMS launch of the Increasing Organ Transplant Access model, according to a press release from the organization.

SAN DIEGO — In this video exclusive from ASN Kidney Week, Jeffrey Silberzweig, MD, FACP, FASN, discusses the work the American Society of Nephrology’s Emergency Partnership Initiative is doing to respond to major health emergencies.

SAN DIEGO — Prabir Roy-Chaudhury, MD, PhD, FASN, will become the next president of American Society of Nephrology, according to a press release.

SAN DIEGO — Health care providers and advocates must confront social disparities among patients with kidney disease to improve the standard of care, American Society of Nephrology President Deidra C. Crews, MD, ScM, FASN, said.

Jessica Hergenreter has been appointed chief people officer at DaVita, where she will oversee engagement initiatives for the company, according to a press release.

The CDC issued a health advisory due to a disruption in the supply of peritoneal dialysis and IV solutions from Baxter International in North Carolina during Hurricane Helene.

“The historic underfunding of the ESRD payment system has created disincentives for the development of new drugs, biologicals, devices and innovative treatment options ... ”

The kidney care community is warning the public of a scam recently circulating on Facebook that promises a kidney donation in exchange for personal information and money, according to a post on the National Kidney Foundation’s website. 

Texas Children’s Hospital in Hoston has retained its place as the top institute for pediatric nephrology, according to the 2024 to 2025 Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.