Kidney Care Community News

The American Kidney Fund has released a guide on improving the accuracy and timeliness of kidney disease diagnoses when the causes of disease are not evident, according to a press release from the organization.

The National Kidney Foundation has released a position paper consisting of recommendations for expanding access to transplantation for individuals with kidney failure.

Results from the In-Center Hemodialysis Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey indicated that more frequent visits by nephrologists were not associated with improved patient-reported experiences.

Texas legislators passed a bill with bipartisan support that mandates end-stage renal disease facilities develop contingency plans in the event that emergencies like natural disasters cause power outages that disrupt delivery of care.

Fresenius Medical Care North America has promoted Joe Turk, previously the head of Home and Critical Care Therapies, to president of the company’s Renal Therapies Group.

A study of patients initiating dialysis in the United States showed that higher levels of lead in the drinking water supply was associated with lower hemoglobin concentrations and greater erythropoietin stimulating agent use.

Kidney transplant activity decreased dramatically after the initial surge of COVID-19 cases at the beginning of the pandemic, according to a study. Researchers also found discard rates increased due to a lack of a recipient.

The National Kidney Foundation launched an educational, animated video series addressing several topics related to kidney cancer to improve awareness and understanding of the disease.

Initially launched in 2005, Kidney Care Partners is set to re-launch its Kidney Care Quality Alliance through which the organization will continue developing quality measures to improve care for patients receiving dialysis.

Nine leading health care organizations have launched a campaign, referred to as Innovate Kidney Care, urging CMS to update health care provider regulations to improve home dialysis, according to a press release.