Renal Physicians Association Annual Meeting

Healio has compiled a list of the most-read nephrology meeting news stories in 2024.

BALTIMORE — Problem-focused strategies in training and curriculum may help reduce nephrologist burnout, a speaker said at the Renal Physicians Association Annual Meeting.

BALTIMORE — It has become increasingly important for nephrologists to understand the intersection between climate change, health and poverty, according to a presenter at the Renal Physicians Association Annual Meeting.

BALTIMORE — With a global increase in natural disasters, it has become more urgent for nephrology practices to prepare facilities and patients for potential disruptions in care, according to a presenter here.

While health care issues on Capitol Hill are gaining some attention, momentum could change if the White House or Congress are under new political leadership after the November elections, according to Robert Blaser.

The American Association of Kidney Patients has given Barry Smith, PhD, MD, president of Dreyfus Health Policy and Research Center, its 2024 medal of excellence award.

Nephrology groups are concerned that a reduction in payments to nephrology practices in the Comprehensive Kidney Care Contracting models may lead to a drop in participation, according to Robert Blaser.

Members of Congress may be ready to start work on legislation to change how Medicare pays physicians – and avoid a last-minute yearly ritual of trying to offset cuts issued by CMS, according to Robert Blaser.

Editor’s note: Healio interviewed Brendan T. Bowman, MD, program chair of the Renal Physicians Association Annual Meeting, taking place April 11-14 in Baltimore.