Last year was full of surprises for all of us. Despite the challenges of 2020, our government relations team secured some big and important wins for the kidney community. Learn more about what they accomplished in our 2020 advocacy year in review. READ MORE >>

As more health insurance companies adopt these new polices, an increasing number of patients, including kidney disease patients, are being negatively impacted because they are being forced to pay more money for their medications. READ MORE >>

Nikki became interested in organ donation through her work at a radio station. Doing research before she interviewed someone who needed a kidney, she "realized how small of a sacrifice it was to be able to give the gift of life." She became a living kidney donor earlier this year and joined our Advocacy Network to do even more. READ MORE >>

AKF Ambassador Timothy says that "deciding to take an active role in advocating for your health care and joining with a larger group working toward a common goal is when change can occur." Learn more about Timothy and his experience in our Advocacy Network on our blog. READ MORE >>

Jessica Davis is an AKF Ambassador living with Alport syndrome, a rare disease that causes kidney disease. She says, "Being chronically ill can be extremely disempowering. Being an AKF Ambassador is a surefire way to know that your voice is being heard and your story is being told." Learn more about Jessica and her advocacy work on our blog. READ MORE >>

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week in the most recent challenge to the ACA. Check out our blog to learn how the case may impact the health care of millions of Americans, including those with pre-existing conditions like kidney disease. READ MORE >>

With the rising cost of health insurance, some consumers are turning to health care sharing ministries (HCSMs) to fill a gap in coverage. Although HCSMs can seem similar to health insurance, they are not the same. We've broken down the differences on our blog. READ MORE >>

I wanted to encourage patients of all ages to advocate for themselves and be actively involved in their health care decisions." Check out our blog to learn more about Leigh-Ann's experience as an AKF Ambassador and why she hopes you'll become the newest member of our Advocacy Network. READ MORE >>

The election is 2 weeks from today and it involves far more than the presidential race! How can you determine which candidates and measures on your ballot would be best for the kidney community? We've put together a kidney voter's guide to help you navigate the election READ MORE >>

The Trump administration released final rules that aim to encourage greater use of home dialysis and transplantation among Medicare beneficiaries and remove financial barriers to living organ donation. READ MORE >>

Throughout the pandemic, there have been significant gaps and inconsistencies in data showing COVID-19's impact on minorities. This data is essential in responding to a public health emergency, which is why we are advocating for better data. READ MORE >>

During Kidney Action Week earlier this month, we hosted a Congressional briefing on the impact of COVID-19 on communities of color—the same communities also disproportionately impacted by kidney failure. READ MORE >>