American Society Of Nephrology

Nephrology News & Issues interviewed Susan E. Quaggin, MD, FASN, president of the American Society of Nephrology, on what attendees can expect during the all-virtual Kidney Week, which takes place Nov. 2 through Nov. 7.

A joint task force of the National Kidney Foundation and the American Society of Nephrology has released its final report on considering race in diagnosing kidney disease and called for immediate adoption of race-free eGFR equations.

The American Society of Nephrology announced on Sept. 15 that it would transition ASN Kidney Week 2021 from a hybrid meeting to an all-virtual format.

KidneyX, a public-private partnership forged by HHS and the American Society of Nephrology, is uniquely poised to spur change in kidney care, Rachel L. Levine, MD, said.

The 2021 KidneyX Summit – held virtually again this year – serves as a celebration of innovation in kidney failure treatments, while also presenting attendees with an opportunity to recommit to health equity, according to a speaker.

Congress continues to support funding for developing smarter, more efficient and patient-friendly dialysis machines that simplify the treatment process, a speaker said at the virtual Innovations in Dialysis: Expediting Advances Symposium.

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.

The American Society of Nephrology launched its loan mitigation pilot program, committing $2,700,000 to selected recipients of underrepresented groups, according to a press release.

Most current nephrology fellows and 2020 graduates reported their education continued successfully during the COVID-19 pandemic and led to adequate preparation for practice, according to national survey findings.