On December 14, a judge from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a ruling that struck down the Affordable Care Act (ACA). However, this does not have an immediate impact on people’s health insurance coverage or consumer protections. READ MORE >>

Consumers should be aware of an emerging change in insurance plans that is being referred to as “accumulator adjuster.” The issue is related to three aspects of insurance coverage. READ MORE >>

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 >>