The Biden administration recently withdrew an unreleased draft rule on end-stage renal disease conditions of coverage that was expected to address the controversial issue of whether insurers must accept premium payments from third-party charities -- a move quickly applauded by kidney care advocates, although the rule could resurface. READ MORE >>

As some parts of the country are loosening COVID-19 shutdown restrictions, you may be wondering how to stay safe and healthy while also having a connection to the outside world. Katie Pickard, a Satellite Health social worker, shared some reopening advice on our blog. READ MORE >>

People who have any stage of kidney disease are now considered to be at high risk for severe illness from COVID-19, according to a recently expanded list from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). READ MORE >>

If you've recently been diagnosed with kidney disease, you should schedule an appointment with a nephrologist. Your nephrologist will help you understand your condition, develop a treatment plan for you and connect you with additional resources. READ MORE >>

It has been extremely challenging at times." Dr. Sagar Nigwekar, a nephrologist and former AKF Clinical Scientist in Nephrology fellow, shared how his hospital is handling the increased number of people needing dialysis because of the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE >>

As a dialysis patient, you probably spend more time with your dialysis technicians than other members of your care team. Dialysis techs are a vital part of your team and treatment, but do you know everything they're responsible for? Learn more about them on our blog READ MORE >>

Finding out you have kidney failure and need dialysis often comes as a life-changing shock. Your dialysis social worker is trained to help you through this transition and beyond. READ MORE >>

Dialysis nurses help you live your healthiest life while on dialysis. Unlike nurses at your primary care doctor’s office or in a hospital, dialysis nurses are specialists in nephrology and can become experts in treating their patients. READ MORE >>

Under normal circumstances, home dialysis gives patients the independence to dialyze on their own schedules in the comfort of their homes. Read why one AKF Ambassador is especially grateful for the opportunity to dialyze at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE >>

We’ve been talking to nephrologists, transplant surgeons and dialysis clinic personnel to keep up with the unprecedented health crisis our country is facing. READ MORE >>

Did you know only 10-40% of phosphorus from plant based foods is absorbed into your blood? This means you can generally enjoy fresh fruits and veggies with less worry about your phosphorus getting too high. Learn more in our Plant-based eating while on dialysis. READ MORE >>

Your dialysis social worker is a key member of your health care team, providing you with emotional support, connecting you to helpful resources and more. Learn about how they help you fight kidney disease in our Webinar recap: Ask a social worker blog post. READ MORE >>