Kidney Healthcare Policy & News Archives

Hot Topics in Nephrology: An Update in Xenotransplantation & Confirmation of the new Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Audio/Podcast June 4, 2025

The world’s longest-lasting pig kidney transplant was removed from the human recipient Friday April 4th 2025, marking the end of the longest lasting xenotransplantation to date. Read More

Hot Topics in Nephrology: Updates on the Federal Nomination Process & the Utility of the Transplant Wait List

Audio/Podcast April 29, 2025

In 2024, patients on the waiting lists for nearly 20 percent of transplants from deceased donors were skipped over in favor for someone further down the list. This is six… Read More

Hot Topics in Nephrology: Potential Cuts to National Institutes of Health on Medical Research Fees & More Details from the Results of the Kidney Care Choices Model (KCC)

Audio/Podcast April 25, 2025

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards grants providing federal funding for research purposes, including payments for “indirect costs,” defined as “facilities” and “administration.” Previously these were negotiated indirect cost… Read More

Hot Topics in Nephrology: The Latest Xenotransplantation Patient & Thoughts on What to Expect Under the New Administration

Audio/Podcast February 21, 2025

In January, 2025, an Alabama woman passed the 2 month milestone becoming the longest living recipient of a pig organ transplant. Read More

Hot Topics in Nephrology: Year in Review: A Look Back at Nephrology Hot Topics in 2024

Audio/Podcast January 23, 2025

A look back at nephrology hot topics in 2024. Read More

Hot Topics in Nephrology: Impact of Hurricanes Helene & Milton on Dialysis Care

Audio/Podcast November 14, 2024

Hurricane Helene impacted a North Carolina facility that produces peritoneal dialysis fluid used by about 80,000 people nationally. Read More

Hot Topics In Nephrology: Take A Look At The Newly Introduced Legislation “Improving Access To Home Dialysis Act,” Or HR 8075

Audio/Podcast May 13, 2024

In this Hot Topics podcast, Mark Neumann discusses the new HR 8075 legislation on home dialysis access. Read More

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Kidney Healthcare Policy & News

Hot Topics in Nephrology: An Update in Xenotransplantation & Confirmation of the new Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Hot Topics in Nephrology: Updates on the Federal Nomination Process & the Utility of the Transplant Wait List

Hot Topics in Nephrology: Potential Cuts to National Institutes of Health on Medical Research Fees & More Details from the Results of the Kidney Care Choices Model (KCC)

Hot Topics in Nephrology: The Latest Xenotransplantation Patient & Thoughts on What to Expect Under the New Administration

Hot Topics in Nephrology: Year in Review: A Look Back at Nephrology Hot Topics in 2024

Hot Topics in Nephrology: Impact of Hurricanes Helene & Milton on Dialysis Care

Hot Topics In Nephrology: Take A Look At The Newly Introduced Legislation “Improving Access To Home Dialysis Act,” Or HR 8075

Hot Topics In Nephrology: March Report From The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, MedPAC

2023 Nephrology Highlights & 2024 Forecasts

Working To Overcome Barriers For Hispanics With Kidney Disease & Those At Risk For Kidney Disease

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