The following information on short-term plans may be useful to know before consumers shop for coverage, especially for individuals who have chronic conditions such as chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its leading causes, diabetes and hypertension. READ MORE >>

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) announced last week that they have committed $2.6 million in prize money for the nationwide competition to accelerate innovation in the treatment of kidney failure. READ MORE >>

Congress recently passed and the president signed into law a $1.3 trillion “omnibus” spending bill that funds the government for the rest of the 2018 fiscal year, which runs through September 30. READ MORE >>

The American Kidney Fund (AKF) recently hosted its annual Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill, working together with 24 kidney patients, caregivers and loved ones from 14 states to share their stories with their representatives and to advocate for important kidney-related legislation. READ MORE >>

On January 29, Alex Azar was sworn in as the new secretary for the U.S. Department of Health Human Services (HHS). READ MORE >>

Since 1972, most people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) become eligible for Medicare, and most of them choose to enroll in the program as their primary health insurance coverage. READ MORE >>

As both the House of Representatives and the Senate return to Washington, DC this week, the following is a list of health care-related items that lawmakers are expected to address in the first several weeks of the new year. READ MORE >>

The Senate passed tax reform legislation on December 2 by a 51-49 vote, with all Democrats voting no and Sen. Bob Corker (TN) the only Republican to oppose the bill. READ MORE >>

Legislation has been introduced in the House of Representatives that would create voluntary care management demonstration programs for chronic kidney disease (CKD) under the Medicare program. READ MORE >>

Recently, President Donald Trump undertook two executive actions that will have an impact on the individual and small group health insurance markets under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Learn more about these actions. READ MORE >>

Over 5,600 Americans in Puerto Rico with end stage renal disease (ESRD) who depend on dialysis to survive are facing a life-threatening situation in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. READ MORE >>

Senate Republicans are again in the midst of an effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as they consider legislation put forth by Senators Lindsay Graham (R-SC) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA). READ MORE >>