SHARON PEARCE

H.R. 8075, Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act. S. 2407, H.R. 4818, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" S. 1832, H.R. 3842, "Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act" H.R. 5074, "Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023" H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act." Inflation Reduction Act Medicare drug pricing, including Medicare Part D Redesign Program Guidance. Support for Medicare Part D Protected Classes coverage. Medicare payment for dental services for ESRD beneficiaries receiving dialysis. Kidney patient health and management under Medicare Advantage. Medicare activities and coverage for COVID-19 patients. Protect Medicaid eligibility. Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address rural health access and quality.

Improving access and utilization of home dialysis for Medicare beneficiaries, including draft legislation to authorize Medicare reimbursement for in-home assistance by dialysis providers. Inflation Reduction Act Medicare drug pricing, including Medicare Part D Redesign Program Guidance. Support for Medicare Part D Protected Classes. Medicare payment for dental services for ESRD beneficiaries receiving dialysis. Comments on CY 2025 Advanced Notice of Changes to Medicare Advantage Capitation, Part C and Part D. Kidney patient health and management under Medicare Advantage. Medicare activities and coverage for COVID-19 patients. Protect Medicaid eligibility. S. 2407, H.R. 4818, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" S. 1832, H.R. 3842, "Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act" H.R. 5074, "Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023" H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act." Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address rural health access and quality.

H.R. 8075, Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act. S. 2407, H.R. 4818, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" S. 1832, H.R. 3842, "Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act" H.R. 5074, "Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023" H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act." Inflation Reduction Act Medicare drug pricing, including Medicare Part D Redesign Program Guidance. Support for Medicare Part D Protected Classes coverage. Medicare payment for dental services for ESRD beneficiaries receiving dialysis. Kidney patient health and management under Medicare Advantage. Medicare activities and coverage for COVID-19 patients. Protect Medicaid eligibility. Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address rural health access and quality.

Improving access and utilization of home dialysis for Medicare beneficiaries, including draft legislation to authorize Medicare reimbursement for in-home assistance by dialysis providers. Inflation Reduction Act Medicare drug pricing, including Medicare Part D Redesign Program Guidance. Support for Medicare Part D Protected Classes. Medicare payment for dental services for ESRD beneficiaries receiving dialysis. Comments on CY 2025 Advanced Notice of Changes to Medicare Advantage Capitation, Part C and Part D. Kidney patient health and management under Medicare Advantage. Medicare activities and coverage for COVID-19 patients. Protect Medicaid eligibility. S. 2407, H.R. 4818, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" S. 1832, H.R. 3842, "Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act" H.R. 5074, "Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023" H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act." Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address rural health access and quality.

H.R. 8075, Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act. S. 2407, H.R. 4818, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" S. 1832, H.R. 3842, "Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act" H.R. 5074, "Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023" H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act." Inflation Reduction Act Medicare drug pricing, including Medicare Part D Redesign Program Guidance. Support for Medicare Part D Protected Classes coverage. Medicare payment for dental services for ESRD beneficiaries receiving dialysis. Kidney patient health and management under Medicare Advantage. Medicare activities and coverage for COVID-19 patients. Protect Medicaid eligibility. Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address rural health access and quality.

Improving access and utilization of home dialysis for Medicare beneficiaries, including draft legislation to authorize Medicare reimbursement for in-home assistance by dialysis providers. Inflation Reduction Act Medicare drug pricing, including Medicare Part D Redesign Program Guidance. Support for Medicare Part D Protected Classes. Medicare payment for dental services for ESRD beneficiaries receiving dialysis. Comments on CY 2025 Advanced Notice of Changes to Medicare Advantage Capitation, Part C and Part D. Kidney patient health and management under Medicare Advantage. Medicare activities and coverage for COVID-19 patients. Protect Medicaid eligibility. S. 2407, H.R. 4818, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" S. 1832, H.R. 3842, "Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act" H.R. 5074, "Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023" H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act." Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address rural health access and quality.

H.R. 2923 and S. 1384, "Living Donor Protection Act of 2023", to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing and benefits amount of life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies for living organ donors. H.R. 2544 (P.L. 118-14), "Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act." H.R. 6020, "Honor Our Living Donors Act." H.R. 6171, "Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act." Initiatives and activities to increase, improve, and facilitate organ donation and transplantation, including equity in transplant access and data standardization initiatives. Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address COVID-19 and the needs of people with kidney disease. Activities to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health and access to care. Telemedicine and telehealth access. Affordable Care Act access, utilization and benefits. Prescription drug pricing and access.

H.R. 2923 and S. 1384, "Living Donor Protection Act of 2023", to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing and benefits amount of life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies for living organ donors. H.R. 2544 (P.L. 118-14), "Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act." H.R. 6020, "Honor Our Living Donors Act." H.R. 6171, "Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act." Initiatives and activities to increase, improve, and facilitate organ donation and transplantation, including equity in transplant access and data standardization initiatives. Comments to Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network regarding Kidney Donor Profile Index (KDPI) without race and HCV. Comments to OPTN regarding Contractor Board relationships. Comments to OPTN on proposed Expedited Placement Variance. Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address COVID-19 and the needs of dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients. Activities to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health and access to care. Telemedicine and telehealth access. Affordable Care Act access, utilization and Essential Health Benefits. Prescription drug pricing and access.

H.R. 2923 and S. 1384, "Living Donor Protection Act of 2023", to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing and benefits amount of life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies for living organ donors. H.R. 2544 (P.L. 118-14), "Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act." H.R. 6020, "Honor Our Living Donors Act." H.R. 6171, "Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act." Initiatives and activities to increase, improve, and facilitate organ donation and transplantation, including equity in transplant access and data standardization initiatives. Comments to Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network regarding Kidney Donor Profile Index (KDPI) without race and HCV. Comments to OPTN regarding Contractor Board relationships. Comments to OPTN on proposed Expedited Placement Variance. Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address COVID-19 and the needs of dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients. Activities to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health and access to care. Telemedicine and telehealth access. Affordable Care Act access, utilization and Essential Health Benefits. Prescription drug pricing and access.

H.R. 2923 and S. 1384, "Living Donor Protection Act of 2023", to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing and benefits amount of life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies for living organ donors. H.R. 2544 (P.L. 118-14), "Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act." H.R. 6020, "Honor Our Living Donors Act." H.R. 6171, "Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act." Initiatives and activities to increase, improve, and facilitate organ donation and transplantation, including equity in transplant access and data standardization initiatives. Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address COVID-19 and the needs of people with kidney disease. Activities to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health and access to care. Telemedicine and telehealth access. Affordable Care Act access, utilization and benefits. Prescription drug pricing and access.

H.R. 8075, Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act. S. 2407, H.R. 4818, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" S. 1832, H.R. 3842, "Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act" H.R. 5074, "Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023" H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act." Inflation Reduction Act Medicare drug pricing, including Medicare Part D Redesign Program Guidance. Support for Medicare Part D Protected Classes coverage. Medicare payment for dental services for ESRD beneficiaries receiving dialysis. Kidney patient health and management under Medicare Advantage. Medicare activities and coverage for COVID-19 patients. Protect Medicaid eligibility. Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address rural health access and quality.

Improving access and utilization of home dialysis for Medicare beneficiaries, including draft legislation to authorize Medicare reimbursement for in-home assistance by dialysis providers. Inflation Reduction Act Medicare drug pricing, including Medicare Part D Redesign Program Guidance. Support for Medicare Part D Protected Classes. Medicare payment for dental services for ESRD beneficiaries receiving dialysis. Comments on CY 2025 Advanced Notice of Changes to Medicare Advantage Capitation, Part C and Part D. Kidney patient health and management under Medicare Advantage. Medicare activities and coverage for COVID-19 patients. Protect Medicaid eligibility. S. 2407, H.R. 4818, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" S. 1832, H.R. 3842, "Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act" H.R. 5074, "Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023" H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act." Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address rural health access and quality.

H.R. 8075, Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act. S. 2407, H.R. 4818, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" S. 1832, H.R. 3842, "Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act" H.R. 5074, "Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023" H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act." Inflation Reduction Act Medicare drug pricing, including Medicare Part D Redesign Program Guidance. Support for Medicare Part D Protected Classes coverage. Medicare payment for dental services for ESRD beneficiaries receiving dialysis. Kidney patient health and management under Medicare Advantage. Medicare activities and coverage for COVID-19 patients. Protect Medicaid eligibility. Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address rural health access and quality.

H.R. 2923 and S. 1384, "Living Donor Protection Act of 2023", to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing and benefits amount of life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies for living organ donors. H.R. 2544 (P.L. 118-14), "Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act." H.R. 6020, "Honor Our Living Donors Act." H.R. 6171, "Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act." Initiatives and activities to increase, improve, and facilitate organ donation and transplantation, including equity in transplant access and data standardization initiatives. Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address COVID-19 and the needs of people with kidney disease. Activities to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health and access to care. Telemedicine and telehealth access. Affordable Care Act access, utilization and benefits. Prescription drug pricing and access.

H.R. 2923 and S. 1384, "Living Donor Protection Act of 2023", to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing and benefits amount of life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies for living organ donors. H.R. 2544 (P.L. 118-14), "Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act." H.R. 6020, "Honor Our Living Donors Act." H.R. 6171, "Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act." Initiatives and activities to increase, improve, and facilitate organ donation and transplantation, including equity in transplant access and data standardization initiatives. Comments to Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network regarding Kidney Donor Profile Index (KDPI) without race and HCV. Comments to OPTN regarding Contractor Board relationships. Comments to OPTN on proposed Expedited Placement Variance. Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address COVID-19 and the needs of dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients. Activities to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health and access to care. Telemedicine and telehealth access. Affordable Care Act access, utilization and Essential Health Benefits. Prescription drug pricing and access.

Improving access and utilization of home dialysis for Medicare beneficiaries, including draft legislation to authorize Medicare reimbursement for in-home assistance by dialysis providers. Inflation Reduction Act Medicare drug pricing, including Medicare Part D Redesign Program Guidance. Support for Medicare Part D Protected Classes. Medicare payment for dental services for ESRD beneficiaries receiving dialysis. Comments on CY 2025 Advanced Notice of Changes to Medicare Advantage Capitation, Part C and Part D. Kidney patient health and management under Medicare Advantage. Medicare activities and coverage for COVID-19 patients. Protect Medicaid eligibility. S. 2407, H.R. 4818, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" S. 1832, H.R. 3842, "Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act" H.R. 5074, "Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023" H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act." Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address rural health access and quality.

H.R. 8075, Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act. S. 2407, H.R. 4818, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" S. 1832, H.R. 3842, "Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act" H.R. 5074, "Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023" H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act." Inflation Reduction Act Medicare drug pricing, including Medicare Part D Redesign Program Guidance. Support for Medicare Part D Protected Classes coverage. Medicare payment for dental services for ESRD beneficiaries receiving dialysis. Kidney patient health and management under Medicare Advantage. Medicare activities and coverage for COVID-19 patients. Protect Medicaid eligibility. Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address rural health access and quality.

Improving access and utilization of home dialysis for Medicare beneficiaries, including draft legislation to authorize Medicare reimbursement for in-home assistance by dialysis providers. Inflation Reduction Act Medicare drug pricing, including Medicare Part D Redesign Program Guidance. Support for Medicare Part D Protected Classes. Medicare payment for dental services for ESRD beneficiaries receiving dialysis. Comments on CY 2025 Advanced Notice of Changes to Medicare Advantage Capitation, Part C and Part D. Kidney patient health and management under Medicare Advantage. Medicare activities and coverage for COVID-19 patients. Protect Medicaid eligibility. S. 2407, H.R. 4818, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" S. 1832, H.R. 3842, "Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act" H.R. 5074, "Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023" H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act." Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address rural health access and quality.

H.R. 8075, Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act. S. 2407, H.R. 4818, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" S. 1832, H.R. 3842, "Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act" H.R. 5074, "Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023" H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act." Inflation Reduction Act Medicare drug pricing, including Medicare Part D Redesign Program Guidance. Support for Medicare Part D Protected Classes coverage. Medicare payment for dental services for ESRD beneficiaries receiving dialysis. Kidney patient health and management under Medicare Advantage. Medicare activities and coverage for COVID-19 patients. Protect Medicaid eligibility. Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address rural health access and quality.

H.R. 2923 and S. 1384, "Living Donor Protection Act of 2023", to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing and benefits amount of life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies for living organ donors. H.R. 2544, "Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act." Initiatives and activities to increase, improve, and facilitate organ donation and transplantation, including equity in transplant access and data standardization initiatives. Submitted comments to Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Summer Comment Period on Living Donor Data Collection; Reporting Patient Safety Events; and Donor Support Data Collection. Activities regarding HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address COVID-19 and the needs of dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients. Activities to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health and access to care. Telemedicine and telehealth access. Affordable Care Act access, utilization and Essential Health Benefits. Prescription drug pricing and access.

H.R. 2923 and S. 1384, "Living Donor Protection Act of 2023", to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing and benefits amount of life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies for living organ donors. H.R. 2544, "Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act." H.R. 6020, "Honor Our Living Donors Act." H.R. 6171, "Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act." Initiatives and activities to increase, improve, and facilitate organ donation and transplantation, including equity in transplant access and data standardization initiatives. Activities to address chronic disease and metabolic disorders. Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address COVID-19 and the needs of dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients. Activities to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health and access to care. Telemedicine and telehealth access. Affordable Care Act access, utilization and Essential Health Benefits. Prescription drug pricing and access.

H.R. 2923 and S. 1384, "Living Donor Protection Act of 2023", to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing and benefits amount of life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies for living organ donors. H.R. 2544, "Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act." H.R. 6020, "Honor Our Living Donors Act." H.R. 6171, "Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act." Initiatives and activities to increase, improve, and facilitate organ donation and transplantation, including equity in transplant access and data standardization initiatives. Activities to address chronic disease and metabolic disorders. Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address COVID-19 and the needs of dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients. Activities to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health and access to care. Telemedicine and telehealth access. Affordable Care Act access, utilization and Essential Health Benefits. Prescription drug pricing and access.

H.R. 2923 and S. 1384, "Living Donor Protection Act of 2023", to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing and benefits amount of life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies for living organ donors. Initiatives and activities to increase, improve, and facilitate organ donation and transplantation, including equity in transplant access. Comments on NIH Postdoctoral program and activities. Comments on FTC Non-Compete Clause proposed rulemaking. Activities regarding HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address COVID-19 and the needs of dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients. Activities to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health and access to care. Telemedicine and telehealth access. Affordable Care Act access, utilization and Essential Health Benefits. Prescription drug pricing and access.

H.R. 2923 and S. 1384, "Living Donor Protection Act of 2023", to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing and benefits amount of life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies for living organ donors. H.R. 2544, "Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act." Initiatives and activities to increase, improve, and facilitate organ donation and transplantation, including equity in transplant access and data standardization initiatives. Submitted comments to Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Summer Comment Period on Living Donor Data Collection; Reporting Patient Safety Events; and Donor Support Data Collection. Activities regarding HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address COVID-19 and the needs of dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients. Activities to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health and access to care. Telemedicine and telehealth access. Affordable Care Act access, utilization and Essential Health Benefits. Prescription drug pricing and access.

Improving access and utilization of home dialysis for Medicare beneficiaries, including draft legislation to authorize Medicare reimbursement for in-home assistance by dialysis providers. Support for Medicare Part D Protected Classes. Medicare activities and coverage for COVID-19 patients. Protect Medicaid eligibility, including comments on Medicaid Access to Services proposed rule. S. 2407, H.R. 4818, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" S. 1832, H.R. 3842, "Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act" Comments on CY 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Comments on Medicare ESRD Prospective Payment System, ESRD Quality Incentive Program, ESRD Treatment Choices Model, and Dialysis Services for Acute Kidney Injury Comments on CMS Quality Measures website and development dashboard.

Improving access and utilization of home dialysis for Medicare beneficiaries, including draft legislation to authorize Medicare reimbursement for in-home assistance by dialysis providers. Support for Medicare Part D Protected Classes. Medicare activities and coverage for COVID-19 patients. Protect Medicaid eligibility. Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (introduction pending). S. 1832, H.R. 3842, "Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act" Recommended edits to Medicare and You Handbook update. Comments on Hospice RFI. Comments on Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System. Comments on Access to Coverage and Care in Medicaid RFI. Comments on CMS Quality Measures website and development dashboard.

Improving access and utilization of home dialysis for Medicare beneficiaries, including draft legislation to authorize Medicare reimbursement for in-home assistance by dialysis providers. Support for Medicare Part D Protected Classes. Medicare activities and coverage for COVID-19 patients. Protect Medicaid eligibility. S. 2407, H.R. 4818, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" S. 1832, H.R. 3842, "Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act" H.R. 5074, "Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023" ESRD PPS Transitional Add-on Payment Adjustment for New and Innovative Equipment and Supplies (TPNIES). Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address rural health access and quality.

Improving access and utilization of home dialysis for Medicare beneficiaries, including draft legislation to authorize Medicare reimbursement for in-home assistance by dialysis providers. Support for Medicare Part D Protected Classes. Medicare activities and coverage for COVID-19 patients. Protect Medicaid eligibility. S. 2407, H.R. 4818, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" S. 1832, H.R. 3842, "Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act" H.R. 5074, "Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023" ESRD PPS Transitional Add-on Payment Adjustment for New and Innovative Equipment and Supplies (TPNIES). Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address rural health access and quality.

Improving access and utilization of home dialysis for Medicare beneficiaries, including draft legislation to authorize Medicare reimbursement for in-home assistance by dialysis providers. Support for Medicare Part D Protected Classes. Medicare activities and coverage for COVID-19 patients. Protect Medicaid eligibility, including comments on Medicaid Access to Services proposed rule. S. 2407, H.R. 4818, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" S. 1832, H.R. 3842, "Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act" Comments on CY 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Comments on Medicare ESRD Prospective Payment System, ESRD Quality Incentive Program, ESRD Treatment Choices Model, and Dialysis Services for Acute Kidney Injury Comments on CMS Quality Measures website and development dashboard.

Improving access and utilization of home dialysis for Medicare beneficiaries, including draft legislation to authorize Medicare reimbursement for in-home assistance by dialysis providers. Support for Medicare Part D Protected Classes. Medicare activities and coverage for COVID-19 patients. Protect Medicaid eligibility. S. 2407, H.R. 4818, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" S. 1832, H.R. 3842, "Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act" H.R. 5074, "Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023" ESRD PPS Transitional Add-on Payment Adjustment for New and Innovative Equipment and Supplies (TPNIES). Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address rural health access and quality.

H.R. 2923 and S. 1384, "Living Donor Protection Act of 2023", to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing and benefits amount of life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies for living organ donors. H.R. 2544, "Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act." H.R. 6020, "Honor Our Living Donors Act." H.R. 6171, "Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act." Initiatives and activities to increase, improve, and facilitate organ donation and transplantation, including equity in transplant access and data standardization initiatives. Activities to address chronic disease and metabolic disorders. Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address COVID-19 and the needs of dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients. Activities to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health and access to care. Telemedicine and telehealth access. Affordable Care Act access, utilization and Essential Health Benefits. Prescription drug pricing and access.

H.R. 2923 and S. 1384, "Living Donor Protection Act of 2023", to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing and benefits amount of life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies for living organ donors. H.R. 2544, "Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act." H.R. 6020, "Honor Our Living Donors Act." H.R. 6171, "Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act." Initiatives and activities to increase, improve, and facilitate organ donation and transplantation, including equity in transplant access and data standardization initiatives. Activities to address chronic disease and metabolic disorders. Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address COVID-19 and the needs of dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients. Activities to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health and access to care. Telemedicine and telehealth access. Affordable Care Act access, utilization and Essential Health Benefits. Prescription drug pricing and access.

H.R. 2923 and S. 1384, "Living Donor Protection Act of 2023", to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing and benefits amount of life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies for living organ donors. Initiatives and activities to increase, improve, and facilitate organ donation and transplantation, including equity in transplant access. Comments on NIH Postdoctoral program and activities. Comments on FTC Non-Compete Clause proposed rulemaking. Activities regarding HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address COVID-19 and the needs of dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients. Activities to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health and access to care. Telemedicine and telehealth access. Affordable Care Act access, utilization and Essential Health Benefits. Prescription drug pricing and access.

H.R. 2923 and S. 1384, "Living Donor Protection Act of 2023", to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing and benefits amount of life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies for living organ donors. H.R. 2544, "Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act." Initiatives and activities to increase, improve, and facilitate organ donation and transplantation, including equity in transplant access and data standardization initiatives. Submitted comments to Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Summer Comment Period on Living Donor Data Collection; Reporting Patient Safety Events; and Donor Support Data Collection. Activities regarding HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address COVID-19 and the needs of dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients. Activities to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health and access to care. Telemedicine and telehealth access. Affordable Care Act access, utilization and Essential Health Benefits. Prescription drug pricing and access.

H.R. 2923 and S. 1384, "Living Donor Protection Act of 2023", to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing and benefits amount of life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies for living organ donors. H.R. 2544, "Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act." H.R. 6020, "Honor Our Living Donors Act." H.R. 6171, "Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act." Initiatives and activities to increase, improve, and facilitate organ donation and transplantation, including equity in transplant access and data standardization initiatives. Activities to address chronic disease and metabolic disorders. Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address COVID-19 and the needs of dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients. Activities to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health and access to care. Telemedicine and telehealth access. Affordable Care Act access, utilization and Essential Health Benefits. Prescription drug pricing and access.

Improving access and utilization of home dialysis for Medicare beneficiaries, including draft legislation to authorize Medicare reimbursement for in-home assistance by dialysis providers. Support for Medicare Part D Protected Classes. Medicare activities and coverage for COVID-19 patients. Protect Medicaid eligibility. Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (introduction pending). S. 1832, H.R. 3842, "Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act" Recommended edits to Medicare and You Handbook update. Comments on Hospice RFI. Comments on Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System. Comments on Access to Coverage and Care in Medicaid RFI. Comments on CMS Quality Measures website and development dashboard.

Improving access and utilization of home dialysis for Medicare beneficiaries, including draft legislation to authorize Medicare reimbursement for in-home assistance by dialysis providers. Support for Medicare Part D Protected Classes. Medicare activities and coverage for COVID-19 patients. Protect Medicaid eligibility, including comments on Medicaid Access to Services proposed rule. S. 2407, H.R. 4818, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" S. 1832, H.R. 3842, "Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act" Comments on CY 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Comments on Medicare ESRD Prospective Payment System, ESRD Quality Incentive Program, ESRD Treatment Choices Model, and Dialysis Services for Acute Kidney Injury Comments on CMS Quality Measures website and development dashboard.

Improving access and utilization of home dialysis for Medicare beneficiaries, including draft legislation to authorize Medicare reimbursement for in-home assistance by dialysis providers. Support for Medicare Part D Protected Classes. Medicare activities and coverage for COVID-19 patients. Protect Medicaid eligibility. S. 2407, H.R. 4818, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" S. 1832, H.R. 3842, "Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act" H.R. 5074, "Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023" ESRD PPS Transitional Add-on Payment Adjustment for New and Innovative Equipment and Supplies (TPNIES). Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address rural health access and quality.

Improving access and utilization of home dialysis for Medicare beneficiaries, including draft legislation to authorize Medicare reimbursement for in-home assistance by dialysis providers. Support for Medicare Part D Protected Classes. Medicare activities and coverage for COVID-19 patients. Protect Medicaid eligibility, including comments on Medicaid Access to Services proposed rule. S. 2407, H.R. 4818, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" S. 1832, H.R. 3842, "Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act" Comments on CY 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Comments on Medicare ESRD Prospective Payment System, ESRD Quality Incentive Program, ESRD Treatment Choices Model, and Dialysis Services for Acute Kidney Injury Comments on CMS Quality Measures website and development dashboard.

Improving access and utilization of home dialysis for Medicare beneficiaries, including draft legislation to authorize Medicare reimbursement for in-home assistance by dialysis providers. Support for Medicare Part D Protected Classes. Medicare activities and coverage for COVID-19 patients. Protect Medicaid eligibility. S. 2407, H.R. 4818, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" S. 1832, H.R. 3842, "Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act" H.R. 5074, "Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023" ESRD PPS Transitional Add-on Payment Adjustment for New and Innovative Equipment and Supplies (TPNIES). Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address rural health access and quality.

Initiatives to increase, improve and facilitate organ donation and transplantation. S. 377 and H.R. 1255, the "Living Donor Protection Act," to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing, and benefits level of life, disability or long-term care insurance for living organ donors. H.R. 7506, "The New Era of Preventing End Stage Renal Disease Act." Activities to address COVID-19 impact and needs of kidney patients and caregivers, including supply change disruptions; prioritization for access to vaccination for dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients; and, priority access to specific COVID-19 prescriptions. Issued Position Statement on White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. Healthy People 2030. Activities regarding the HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Initiatives to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health care and in chronic kidney disease detection, prevention, management and care. Activities included H.R. 7585, the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA). H.R. 5030/S.2706, DIVERSE Trials Act to address clinical trails participation barriers by underrepresented patient populations. H.R. 7667, PDUFA reauthorization (support for clinical trial diversity provisions). Expand access to telemedicine. Support for limits on insulin prices for consumers. Prescription drug pricing and access. Affordable Care Act access and utilization.

Initiatives to increase and facilitate organ donation and transplantation. S. 377 and H.R. 1255, Living Donor Protection Act to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing, and benefits level of life, disability or long-term care insurance for living organ donors. Activities to address COVID-19 impact and needs of kidney patients and caregivers, including supply change disruptions; prioritization for access to vaccination for dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients; and, priority access to specific COVID-19 prescriptions. Comments on the Strategic National Stockpile. Healthy People 2030. Activities regarding the HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Initiatives to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health care and in chronic kidney disease detection, prevention, management and care. H.R. 5030/S.2706, DIVERSE Trials Act to address clinical trails participation barriers by underrepresented patient populations. Expand access to telemedicine. Prescription drug pricing and access. Affordable Care Act access and utilization.

Initiatives to increase and facilitate organ donation and transplantation. S. 377 and H.R. 1255, Living Donor Protection Act to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing, and benefits level of life, disability or long-term care insurance for living organ donors. Activities to address COVID-19 impact and needs of kidney patients and caregivers, including supply change disruptions; prioritization for access to vaccination for dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients; and, priority access to specific COVID-19 prescriptions. Comments on the Strategic National Stockpile. Healthy People 2030. Activities regarding the HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Initiatives to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health care and in chronic kidney disease detection, prevention, management and care. Activities included H.R. 7585, the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA). H.R. 5030/S.2706, DIVERSE Trials Act to address clinical trails participation barriers by underrepresented patient populations. H.R. 7667, PDUFA reauthorization (support for clinical trial diversity provisions). Expand access to telemedicine. Support for limits on insulin prices for consumers. Prescription drug pricing and access. Affordable Care Act access and utilization.

Initiatives to increase, improve and facilitate organ donation and transplantation. S. 377 and H.R. 1255, the "Living Donor Protection Act," to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing, and benefits level of life, disability or long-term care insurance for living organ donors. H.R. 7506, "The New Era of Preventing End Stage Renal Disease Act." Activities to address COVID-19 impact and needs of kidney patients and caregivers, including supply change disruptions; prioritization for access to vaccination for dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients; and, priority access to specific COVID-19 prescriptions. Letter to HHS Advisory Committee of Blood and Tissue Safety re: HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act of 2013. Letter to FDA in support of the Kidney Health Initiative and Kidney Innovation Accelerator (KidneyX). Healthy People 2030. Activities regarding the HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Initiatives to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health care and in chronic kidney disease detection, prevention, management and care. Activities included H.R. 7585, the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA). H.R. 5030/S.2706, DIVERSE Trials Act to address clinical trails participation barriers by underrepresented patient populations. H.R. 7667, PDUFA reauthorization (support for clinical trial diversity provisions). Expand access to telemedicine. Support for limits on insulin prices for consumers. Prescription drug pricing and access. Affordable Care Act access and utilization, including comments on the ACA Nondiscrimination Proposed Rule.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. Submitted comments on Proposed Rules for the ESRD Prospective Payment System, ESRD Quality Incentive Program, and ESRD Treatment Choices Model. Submitted comments on Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System. Submitted comments on Proposed 2023 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule. Responded to RFI on Medicare Advantage. H.R. 8594 and S. 4750, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act," to provide Medicare access to kidney dialysis. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. H.R. 8594 and S. 4750, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act," to provide Medicare access to kidney dialysis. Letter to HHS regarding Final Rule for the Medicare Part B-ID benefit to extend eligibility of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients for Medicare ESRD beneficiaries. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. S. 4873, Improving Access to Advance Care Planning Act for Medicare advanced care planning. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. H.R. 8594 and S. 4750, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act," to provide Medicare access to kidney dialysis. Letter to HHS regarding Final Rule for the Medicare Part B-ID benefit to extend eligibility of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients for Medicare ESRD beneficiaries. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. S. 4873, Improving Access to Advance Care Planning Act for Medicare advanced care planning. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. Submitted comments on Proposed Rules for the ESRD Prospective Payment System, ESRD Quality Incentive Program, and ESRD Treatment Choices Model. Submitted comments on Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System. Submitted comments on Proposed 2023 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule. Responded to RFI on Medicare Advantage. H.R. 8594 and S. 4750, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act," to provide Medicare access to kidney dialysis. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. H.R. 8594 and S. 4750, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act," to provide Medicare access to kidney dialysis. Letter to HHS regarding Final Rule for the Medicare Part B-ID benefit to extend eligibility of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients for Medicare ESRD beneficiaries. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. S. 4873, Improving Access to Advance Care Planning Act for Medicare advanced care planning. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. Submitted comments on Proposed Rules for the ESRD Prospective Payment System, ESRD Quality Incentive Program, and ESRD Treatment Choices Model. Submitted comments on Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System. Submitted comments on Proposed 2023 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule. Responded to RFI on Medicare Advantage. H.R. 8594 and S. 4750, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act," to provide Medicare access to kidney dialysis. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. Submitted comments on Proposed Rules for the ESRD Prospective Payment System, ESRD Quality Incentive Program, and ESRD Treatment Choices Model. Submitted comments on Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System. Submitted comments on Proposed 2023 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule. Responded to RFI on Medicare Advantage. H.R. 8594 and S. 4750, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act," to provide Medicare access to kidney dialysis. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. H.R. 8594 and S. 4750, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act," to provide Medicare access to kidney dialysis. Letter to HHS regarding Final Rule for the Medicare Part B-ID benefit to extend eligibility of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients for Medicare ESRD beneficiaries. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. S. 4873, Improving Access to Advance Care Planning Act for Medicare advanced care planning. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. Submitted comments on Proposed Rules for the ESRD Prospective Payment System, ESRD Quality Incentive Program, and ESRD Treatment Choices Model. Submitted comments on Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System. Submitted comments on Proposed 2023 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule. Responded to RFI on Medicare Advantage. H.R. 8594 and S. 4750, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act," to provide Medicare access to kidney dialysis. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. H.R. 8594 and S. 4750, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act," to provide Medicare access to kidney dialysis. Letter to HHS regarding Final Rule for the Medicare Part B-ID benefit to extend eligibility of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients for Medicare ESRD beneficiaries. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. S. 4873, Improving Access to Advance Care Planning Act for Medicare advanced care planning. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals.

Initiatives to increase and facilitate organ donation and transplantation. S. 377 and H.R. 1255, Living Donor Protection Act to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing, and benefits level of life, disability or long-term care insurance for living organ donors. Activities to address COVID-19 impact and needs of kidney patients and caregivers, including supply change disruptions; prioritization for access to vaccination for dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients; and, priority access to specific COVID-19 prescriptions. Comments on the Strategic National Stockpile. Healthy People 2030. Activities regarding the HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Initiatives to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health care and in chronic kidney disease detection, prevention, management and care. H.R. 5030/S.2706, DIVERSE Trials Act to address clinical trails participation barriers by underrepresented patient populations. Expand access to telemedicine. Prescription drug pricing and access. Affordable Care Act access and utilization.

Initiatives to increase and facilitate organ donation and transplantation. S. 377 and H.R. 1255, Living Donor Protection Act to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing, and benefits level of life, disability or long-term care insurance for living organ donors. Activities to address COVID-19 impact and needs of kidney patients and caregivers, including supply change disruptions; prioritization for access to vaccination for dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients; and, priority access to specific COVID-19 prescriptions. Comments on the Strategic National Stockpile. Healthy People 2030. Activities regarding the HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Initiatives to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health care and in chronic kidney disease detection, prevention, management and care. Activities included H.R. 7585, the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA). H.R. 5030/S.2706, DIVERSE Trials Act to address clinical trails participation barriers by underrepresented patient populations. H.R. 7667, PDUFA reauthorization (support for clinical trial diversity provisions). Expand access to telemedicine. Support for limits on insulin prices for consumers. Prescription drug pricing and access. Affordable Care Act access and utilization.

Initiatives to increase, improve and facilitate organ donation and transplantation. S. 377 and H.R. 1255, the "Living Donor Protection Act," to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing, and benefits level of life, disability or long-term care insurance for living organ donors. H.R. 7506, "The New Era of Preventing End Stage Renal Disease Act." Activities to address COVID-19 impact and needs of kidney patients and caregivers, including supply change disruptions; prioritization for access to vaccination for dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients; and, priority access to specific COVID-19 prescriptions. Issued Position Statement on White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. Healthy People 2030. Activities regarding the HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Initiatives to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health care and in chronic kidney disease detection, prevention, management and care. Activities included H.R. 7585, the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA). H.R. 5030/S.2706, DIVERSE Trials Act to address clinical trails participation barriers by underrepresented patient populations. H.R. 7667, PDUFA reauthorization (support for clinical trial diversity provisions). Expand access to telemedicine. Support for limits on insulin prices for consumers. Prescription drug pricing and access. Affordable Care Act access and utilization.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. H.R. 8594 and S. 4750, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act," to provide Medicare access to kidney dialysis. Letter to HHS regarding Final Rule for the Medicare Part B-ID benefit to extend eligibility of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients for Medicare ESRD beneficiaries. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. S. 4873, Improving Access to Advance Care Planning Act for Medicare advanced care planning. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. Submitted comments on Proposed Rules for the ESRD Prospective Payment System, ESRD Quality Incentive Program, and ESRD Treatment Choices Model. Submitted comments on Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System. Submitted comments on Proposed 2023 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule. Responded to RFI on Medicare Advantage. H.R. 8594 and S. 4750, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act," to provide Medicare access to kidney dialysis. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. Submitted comments on Proposed Rules for the ESRD Prospective Payment System, ESRD Quality Incentive Program, and ESRD Treatment Choices Model. Submitted comments on Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System. Submitted comments on Proposed 2023 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule. Responded to RFI on Medicare Advantage. H.R. 8594 and S. 4750, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act," to provide Medicare access to kidney dialysis. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. H.R. 8594 and S. 4750, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act," to provide Medicare access to kidney dialysis. Letter to HHS regarding Final Rule for the Medicare Part B-ID benefit to extend eligibility of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients for Medicare ESRD beneficiaries. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. S. 4873, Improving Access to Advance Care Planning Act for Medicare advanced care planning. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals.

Initiatives to increase, improve and facilitate organ donation and transplantation. S. 377 and H.R. 1255, the "Living Donor Protection Act," to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing, and benefits level of life, disability or long-term care insurance for living organ donors. H.R. 7506, "The New Era of Preventing End Stage Renal Disease Act." Activities to address COVID-19 impact and needs of kidney patients and caregivers, including supply change disruptions; prioritization for access to vaccination for dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients; and, priority access to specific COVID-19 prescriptions. Letter to HHS Advisory Committee of Blood and Tissue Safety re: HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act of 2013. Letter to FDA in support of the Kidney Health Initiative and Kidney Innovation Accelerator (KidneyX). Healthy People 2030. Activities regarding the HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Initiatives to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health care and in chronic kidney disease detection, prevention, management and care. Activities included H.R. 7585, the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA). H.R. 5030/S.2706, DIVERSE Trials Act to address clinical trails participation barriers by underrepresented patient populations. H.R. 7667, PDUFA reauthorization (support for clinical trial diversity provisions). Expand access to telemedicine. Support for limits on insulin prices for consumers. Prescription drug pricing and access. Affordable Care Act access and utilization, including comments on the ACA Nondiscrimination Proposed Rule.

Initiatives to increase, improve and facilitate organ donation and transplantation. S. 377 and H.R. 1255, the "Living Donor Protection Act," to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing, and benefits level of life, disability or long-term care insurance for living organ donors. H.R. 7506, "The New Era of Preventing End Stage Renal Disease Act." Activities to address COVID-19 impact and needs of kidney patients and caregivers, including supply change disruptions; prioritization for access to vaccination for dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients; and, priority access to specific COVID-19 prescriptions. Issued Position Statement on White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. Healthy People 2030. Activities regarding the HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Initiatives to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health care and in chronic kidney disease detection, prevention, management and care. Activities included H.R. 7585, the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA). H.R. 5030/S.2706, DIVERSE Trials Act to address clinical trails participation barriers by underrepresented patient populations. H.R. 7667, PDUFA reauthorization (support for clinical trial diversity provisions). Expand access to telemedicine. Support for limits on insulin prices for consumers. Prescription drug pricing and access. Affordable Care Act access and utilization.

Initiatives to increase, improve and facilitate organ donation and transplantation. S. 377 and H.R. 1255, the "Living Donor Protection Act," to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing, and benefits level of life, disability or long-term care insurance for living organ donors. H.R. 7506, "The New Era of Preventing End Stage Renal Disease Act." Activities to address COVID-19 impact and needs of kidney patients and caregivers, including supply change disruptions; prioritization for access to vaccination for dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients; and, priority access to specific COVID-19 prescriptions. Issued Position Statement on White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. Healthy People 2030. Activities regarding the HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Initiatives to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health care and in chronic kidney disease detection, prevention, management and care. Activities included H.R. 7585, the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA). H.R. 5030/S.2706, DIVERSE Trials Act to address clinical trails participation barriers by underrepresented patient populations. H.R. 7667, PDUFA reauthorization (support for clinical trial diversity provisions). Expand access to telemedicine. Support for limits on insulin prices for consumers. Prescription drug pricing and access. Affordable Care Act access and utilization.

Initiatives to increase and facilitate organ donation and transplantation. S. 377 and H.R. 1255, Living Donor Protection Act to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing, and benefits level of life, disability or long-term care insurance for living organ donors. Activities to address COVID-19 impact and needs of kidney patients and caregivers, including supply change disruptions; prioritization for access to vaccination for dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients; and, priority access to specific COVID-19 prescriptions. Comments on the Strategic National Stockpile. Healthy People 2030. Activities regarding the HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Initiatives to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health care and in chronic kidney disease detection, prevention, management and care. Activities included H.R. 7585, the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA). H.R. 5030/S.2706, DIVERSE Trials Act to address clinical trails participation barriers by underrepresented patient populations. H.R. 7667, PDUFA reauthorization (support for clinical trial diversity provisions). Expand access to telemedicine. Support for limits on insulin prices for consumers. Prescription drug pricing and access. Affordable Care Act access and utilization.

Initiatives to increase and facilitate organ donation and transplantation. S. 377 and H.R. 1255, Living Donor Protection Act to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing, and benefits level of life, disability or long-term care insurance for living organ donors. Activities to address COVID-19 impact and needs of kidney patients and caregivers, including supply change disruptions; prioritization for access to vaccination for dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients; and, priority access to specific COVID-19 prescriptions. Comments on the Strategic National Stockpile. Healthy People 2030. Activities regarding the HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Initiatives to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health care and in chronic kidney disease detection, prevention, management and care. Activities included H.R. 7585, the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA). H.R. 5030/S.2706, DIVERSE Trials Act to address clinical trails participation barriers by underrepresented patient populations. H.R. 7667, PDUFA reauthorization (support for clinical trial diversity provisions). Expand access to telemedicine. Support for limits on insulin prices for consumers. Prescription drug pricing and access. Affordable Care Act access and utilization.

Initiatives to increase, improve and facilitate organ donation and transplantation. S. 377 and H.R. 1255, the "Living Donor Protection Act," to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing, and benefits level of life, disability or long-term care insurance for living organ donors. H.R. 7506, "The New Era of Preventing End Stage Renal Disease Act." Activities to address COVID-19 impact and needs of kidney patients and caregivers, including supply change disruptions; prioritization for access to vaccination for dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients; and, priority access to specific COVID-19 prescriptions. Issued Position Statement on White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. Healthy People 2030. Activities regarding the HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Initiatives to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health care and in chronic kidney disease detection, prevention, management and care. Activities included H.R. 7585, the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA). H.R. 5030/S.2706, DIVERSE Trials Act to address clinical trails participation barriers by underrepresented patient populations. H.R. 7667, PDUFA reauthorization (support for clinical trial diversity provisions). Expand access to telemedicine. Support for limits on insulin prices for consumers. Prescription drug pricing and access. Affordable Care Act access and utilization.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. Submitted comments on Proposed Rules for the ESRD Prospective Payment System, ESRD Quality Incentive Program, and ESRD Treatment Choices Model. Submitted comments on Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System. Submitted comments on Proposed 2023 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule. Responded to RFI on Medicare Advantage. H.R. 8594 and S. 4750, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act," to provide Medicare access to kidney dialysis. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. H.R. 8594 and S. 4750, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act," to provide Medicare access to kidney dialysis. Letter to HHS regarding Final Rule for the Medicare Part B-ID benefit to extend eligibility of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients for Medicare ESRD beneficiaries. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. S. 4873, Improving Access to Advance Care Planning Act for Medicare advanced care planning. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. H.R. 8594 and S. 4750, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act," to provide Medicare access to kidney dialysis. Letter to HHS regarding Final Rule for the Medicare Part B-ID benefit to extend eligibility of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients for Medicare ESRD beneficiaries. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. S. 4873, Improving Access to Advance Care Planning Act for Medicare advanced care planning. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. Submitted comments on Proposed Rules for the ESRD Prospective Payment System, ESRD Quality Incentive Program, and ESRD Treatment Choices Model. Submitted comments on Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System. Submitted comments on Proposed 2023 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule. Responded to RFI on Medicare Advantage. H.R. 8594 and S. 4750, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act," to provide Medicare access to kidney dialysis. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. H.R. 8594 and S. 4750, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act," to provide Medicare access to kidney dialysis. Letter to HHS regarding Final Rule for the Medicare Part B-ID benefit to extend eligibility of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients for Medicare ESRD beneficiaries. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. S. 4873, Improving Access to Advance Care Planning Act for Medicare advanced care planning. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. Submitted comments on Proposed Rules for the ESRD Prospective Payment System, ESRD Quality Incentive Program, and ESRD Treatment Choices Model. Submitted comments on Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System. Submitted comments on Proposed 2023 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule. Responded to RFI on Medicare Advantage. H.R. 8594 and S. 4750, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act," to provide Medicare access to kidney dialysis. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. H.R. 8594 and S. 4750, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act," to provide Medicare access to kidney dialysis. Letter to HHS regarding Final Rule for the Medicare Part B-ID benefit to extend eligibility of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients for Medicare ESRD beneficiaries. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. S. 4873, Improving Access to Advance Care Planning Act for Medicare advanced care planning. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. Submitted comments on Proposed Rules for the ESRD Prospective Payment System, ESRD Quality Incentive Program, and ESRD Treatment Choices Model. Submitted comments on Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System. Submitted comments on Proposed 2023 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule. Responded to RFI on Medicare Advantage. H.R. 8594 and S. 4750, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act," to provide Medicare access to kidney dialysis. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. H.R. 8594 and S. 4750, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act," to provide Medicare access to kidney dialysis. Letter to HHS regarding Final Rule for the Medicare Part B-ID benefit to extend eligibility of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients for Medicare ESRD beneficiaries. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. S. 4873, Improving Access to Advance Care Planning Act for Medicare advanced care planning. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. Submitted comments on Proposed Rules for the ESRD Prospective Payment System, ESRD Quality Incentive Program, and ESRD Treatment Choices Model. Submitted comments on Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System. Submitted comments on Proposed 2023 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule. Responded to RFI on Medicare Advantage. H.R. 8594 and S. 4750, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act," to provide Medicare access to kidney dialysis. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals.

Initiatives to increase, improve and facilitate organ donation and transplantation. S. 377 and H.R. 1255, the "Living Donor Protection Act," to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing, and benefits level of life, disability or long-term care insurance for living organ donors. H.R. 7506, "The New Era of Preventing End Stage Renal Disease Act." Activities to address COVID-19 impact and needs of kidney patients and caregivers, including supply change disruptions; prioritization for access to vaccination for dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients; and, priority access to specific COVID-19 prescriptions. Issued Position Statement on White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. Healthy People 2030. Activities regarding the HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Initiatives to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health care and in chronic kidney disease detection, prevention, management and care. Activities included H.R. 7585, the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA). H.R. 5030/S.2706, DIVERSE Trials Act to address clinical trails participation barriers by underrepresented patient populations. H.R. 7667, PDUFA reauthorization (support for clinical trial diversity provisions). Expand access to telemedicine. Support for limits on insulin prices for consumers. Prescription drug pricing and access. Affordable Care Act access and utilization.

Initiatives to increase and facilitate organ donation and transplantation. S. 377 and H.R. 1255, Living Donor Protection Act to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing, and benefits level of life, disability or long-term care insurance for living organ donors. Activities to address COVID-19 impact and needs of kidney patients and caregivers, including supply change disruptions; prioritization for access to vaccination for dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients; and, priority access to specific COVID-19 prescriptions. Comments on the Strategic National Stockpile. Healthy People 2030. Activities regarding the HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Initiatives to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health care and in chronic kidney disease detection, prevention, management and care. H.R. 5030/S.2706, DIVERSE Trials Act to address clinical trails participation barriers by underrepresented patient populations. Expand access to telemedicine. Prescription drug pricing and access. Affordable Care Act access and utilization.

Initiatives to increase and facilitate organ donation and transplantation. S. 377 and H.R. 1255, Living Donor Protection Act to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing, and benefits level of life, disability or long-term care insurance for living organ donors. Activities to address COVID-19 impact and needs of kidney patients and caregivers, including supply change disruptions; prioritization for access to vaccination for dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients; and, priority access to specific COVID-19 prescriptions. Comments on the Strategic National Stockpile. Healthy People 2030. Activities regarding the HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Initiatives to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health care and in chronic kidney disease detection, prevention, management and care. Activities included H.R. 7585, the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA). H.R. 5030/S.2706, DIVERSE Trials Act to address clinical trails participation barriers by underrepresented patient populations. H.R. 7667, PDUFA reauthorization (support for clinical trial diversity provisions). Expand access to telemedicine. Support for limits on insulin prices for consumers. Prescription drug pricing and access. Affordable Care Act access and utilization.

Initiatives to increase and facilitate organ donation and transplantation. S. 377 and H.R. 1255, Living Donor Protection Act to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing, and benefits level of life, disability or long-term care insurance for living organ donors. Activities to address COVID-19 impact and needs of kidney patients and caregivers, including supply change disruptions; prioritization for access to vaccination for dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients; and, priority access to specific COVID-19 prescriptions. Comments on the Strategic National Stockpile. Healthy People 2030. Activities regarding the HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Initiatives to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health care and in chronic kidney disease detection, prevention, management and care. H.R. 5030/S.2706, DIVERSE Trials Act to address clinical trails participation barriers by underrepresented patient populations. Expand access to telemedicine. Prescription drug pricing and access. Affordable Care Act access and utilization.

Initiatives to increase, improve and facilitate organ donation and transplantation. S. 377 and H.R. 1255, the "Living Donor Protection Act," to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing, and benefits level of life, disability or long-term care insurance for living organ donors. H.R. 7506, "The New Era of Preventing End Stage Renal Disease Act." Activities to address COVID-19 impact and needs of kidney patients and caregivers, including supply change disruptions; prioritization for access to vaccination for dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients; and, priority access to specific COVID-19 prescriptions. Letter to HHS Advisory Committee of Blood and Tissue Safety re: HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act of 2013. Letter to FDA in support of the Kidney Health Initiative and Kidney Innovation Accelerator (KidneyX). Healthy People 2030. Activities regarding the HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Initiatives to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health care and in chronic kidney disease detection, prevention, management and care. Activities included H.R. 7585, the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA). H.R. 5030/S.2706, DIVERSE Trials Act to address clinical trails participation barriers by underrepresented patient populations. H.R. 7667, PDUFA reauthorization (support for clinical trial diversity provisions). Expand access to telemedicine. Support for limits on insulin prices for consumers. Prescription drug pricing and access. Affordable Care Act access and utilization, including comments on the ACA Nondiscrimination Proposed Rule.

Initiatives to increase, improve and facilitate organ donation and transplantation. S. 377 and H.R. 1255, the "Living Donor Protection Act," to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing, and benefits level of life, disability or long-term care insurance for living organ donors. H.R. 7506, "The New Era of Preventing End Stage Renal Disease Act." Activities to address COVID-19 impact and needs of kidney patients and caregivers, including supply change disruptions; prioritization for access to vaccination for dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients; and, priority access to specific COVID-19 prescriptions. Issued Position Statement on White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. Healthy People 2030. Activities regarding the HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Initiatives to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health care and in chronic kidney disease detection, prevention, management and care. Activities included H.R. 7585, the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA). H.R. 5030/S.2706, DIVERSE Trials Act to address clinical trails participation barriers by underrepresented patient populations. H.R. 7667, PDUFA reauthorization (support for clinical trial diversity provisions). Expand access to telemedicine. Support for limits on insulin prices for consumers. Prescription drug pricing and access. Affordable Care Act access and utilization.

Initiatives to increase and facilitate organ donation and transplantation. S. 377 and H.R. 1255, Living Donor Protection Act to prohibit discrimination in the issuing, pricing, and benefits level of life, disability or long-term care insurance for living organ donors. Activities to address COVID-19 impact and needs of kidney patients and caregivers, including supply change disruptions; prioritization for access to vaccination for dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients; and, priority access to specific COVID-19 prescriptions. Comments on the Strategic National Stockpile. Healthy People 2030. Activities regarding the HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Initiatives to address ethnic, racial and social disparities in health care and in chronic kidney disease detection, prevention, management and care. Activities included H.R. 7585, the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA). H.R. 5030/S.2706, DIVERSE Trials Act to address clinical trails participation barriers by underrepresented patient populations. H.R. 7667, PDUFA reauthorization (support for clinical trial diversity provisions). Expand access to telemedicine. Support for limits on insulin prices for consumers. Prescription drug pricing and access. Affordable Care Act access and utilization.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. Submitted comments on Proposed Rules for the ESRD Prospective Payment System, ESRD Quality Incentive Program, and ESRD Treatment Choices Model. Submitted comments on Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System. Submitted comments on Proposed 2023 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule. Responded to RFI on Medicare Advantage. H.R. 8594 and S. 4750, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act," to provide Medicare access to kidney dialysis. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. H.R. 8594 and S. 4750, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act," to provide Medicare access to kidney dialysis. Letter to HHS regarding Final Rule for the Medicare Part B-ID benefit to extend eligibility of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients for Medicare ESRD beneficiaries. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. S. 4873, Improving Access to Advance Care Planning Act for Medicare advanced care planning. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. H.R. 8594 and S. 4750, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act," to provide Medicare access to kidney dialysis. Letter to HHS regarding Final Rule for the Medicare Part B-ID benefit to extend eligibility of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients for Medicare ESRD beneficiaries. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. S. 4873, Improving Access to Advance Care Planning Act for Medicare advanced care planning. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. H.R. 8594 and S. 4750, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act," to provide Medicare access to kidney dialysis. Letter to HHS regarding Final Rule for the Medicare Part B-ID benefit to extend eligibility of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients for Medicare ESRD beneficiaries. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. S. 4873, Improving Access to Advance Care Planning Act for Medicare advanced care planning. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. Submitted comments on Proposed Rules for the ESRD Prospective Payment System, ESRD Quality Incentive Program, and ESRD Treatment Choices Model. Submitted comments on Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System. Submitted comments on Proposed 2023 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule. Responded to RFI on Medicare Advantage. H.R. 8594 and S. 4750, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act," to provide Medicare access to kidney dialysis. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals. Submitted written comments on the Proposed Rule to implement the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act (H.R. 5534, S. 3353, 116th Congress) to provide Medicare Part B coverage of anti-rejection medications for kidney transplant recipients who lack private, group or other public health insurance coverage for these medications. Submitted comments on the Proposed Calendar Year 2023 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) rule. Wrote individual Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to request they align their policies to implement the routine and timely use of Cystatin C to assess kidney function.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Recommendations on the rulemaking process to implement the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act (H.R. 5534, S. 3353, 116th Congress) to provide Medicare Part B coverage of anti-rejection medications for kidney transplant recipients who lack private, group or other public health insurance coverage for these medications. Submitted comments on the Advanced Notice for Calendar Year 2023 for Medicare Advantage Capitation Rates and Medicare Part C and Part D Payment Policies.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals. Submitted written comments on the Proposed Rule to implement the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act (H.R. 5534, S. 3353, 116th Congress) to provide Medicare Part B coverage of anti-rejection medications for kidney transplant recipients who lack private, group or other public health insurance coverage for these medications. Submitted comments on the Proposed Calendar Year 2023 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) rule. Wrote individual Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to request they align their policies to implement the routine and timely use of Cystatin C to assess kidney function.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Recommendations on the rulemaking process to implement the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act (H.R. 5534, S. 3353, 116th Congress) to provide Medicare Part B coverage of anti-rejection medications for kidney transplant recipients who lack private, group or other public health insurance coverage for these medications. Submitted comments on the Advanced Notice for Calendar Year 2023 for Medicare Advantage Capitation Rates and Medicare Part C and Part D Payment Policies.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Recommendations on the rulemaking process to implement the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act (H.R. 5534, S. 3353, 116th Congress) to provide Medicare Part B coverage of anti-rejection medications for kidney transplant recipients who lack private, group or other public health insurance coverage for these medications. Submitted comments on the Advanced Notice for Calendar Year 2023 for Medicare Advantage Capitation Rates and Medicare Part C and Part D Payment Policies.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals. Submitted written comments on the Proposed Rule to implement the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act (H.R. 5534, S. 3353, 116th Congress) to provide Medicare Part B coverage of anti-rejection medications for kidney transplant recipients who lack private, group or other public health insurance coverage for these medications. Submitted comments on the Proposed Calendar Year 2023 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) rule. Wrote individual Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to request they align their policies to implement the routine and timely use of Cystatin C to assess kidney function.

Activities to address access and utilization of home dialysis, including H.R. 5426, the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021" to authorize Medicare reimbursement for staff-assisted home dialysis and for other purposes. Support for Protected Classes under Medicare Part D program. H.R. 1676, provide access to Medigap coverage for Medicare end-stage kidney disease patients under age 65. These Medicare beneficiaries do not have a guaranteed opportunity to purchase a Medigap policy. S. 1536, H.R. 3108, Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. Legislation would expand coverage of nutrition therapy services to additional diseases and conditions and expand the types of medical providers for such services. S. 2203, H.R. 5804, Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. Expands coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. S. 2173, H.R. 2807, PREVENT DIABETES Act. Requires Medicare to offer its Diabetes Prevention Program in a virtual or online format. Support for Kidney Health Evaluation (KED) for patients with diabetes. S. 1512 and H.R. 2903, "CONNECT for Health Act." Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. S. 596 and H.R. 1577, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act," to expand the types of health professionals permitted to provide weight loss management and counseling services under Medicare Part B and to include coverage of weight loss management drugs under Medicare Part D. Support for COVID-19 patients (telehealth, home dialysis, copayment waivers, regulatory waivers). Participated in health community effort to urge HHS to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary dental treatments for solid organ transplant recipients and other vulnerable individuals. Submitted written comments on the Proposed Rule to implement the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act (H.R. 5534, S. 3353, 116th Congress) to provide Medicare Part B coverage of anti-rejection medications for kidney transplant recipients who lack private, group or other public health insurance coverage for these medications. Submitted comments on the Proposed Calendar Year 2023 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) rule. Wrote individual Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to request they align their policies to implement the routine and timely use of Cystatin C to assess kidney function.