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Glenda Roberts, HDU Advisory Board, Recognized for Work in Kidney Health

Dec 14, 20221 min read

Glenda Roberts, HDU Advisory Board, Recognized for Work in Kidney Health

December 6, 2022: Honors to Glenda Roberts, as reported in The Huddle from UW Medicine President’s Medal from ASN, the American Society...

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HDU President Nichole Jefferson joins KPMP Steering Committee

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Oct 4, 20221 min read

HDU President Nichole Jefferson joins KPMP Steering Committee

The Kidney Precision Medicine Project (KPMP) is thrilled that Nichole Jefferson will serve as the next patient member of the KPMP...

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Recent publication in Healio by HDU Board Member Eric Weinhandl.

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Sep 30, 20221 min read

Recent publication in Healio by HDU Board Member Eric Weinhandl.

"Home dialysis is growing but more tools are needed" written by Eric D. Weinhandl, PhD, MS, an epidemiologist and the senior director of...

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IKC's Recommendations for Coverage for ESRD Patients

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Mar 15, 20223 min read

IKC's Recommendations for Coverage for ESRD Patients

Innovate Kidney Care Releases Report Recommending Solutions to Modernize Conditions for Coverage for ESRD Patients Outdated Rule Creates...

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HDU & MEI Announce Collaborative Response to CMS-3409-NC

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Feb 1, 20222 min read

HDU & MEI Announce Collaborative Response to CMS-3409-NC

For Immediate Release February 1, 2021 Contact: Nieltje Gedney, Executive Director Home Dialyzors United Phone: 304-29-3192 Email: ...

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Jan 27, 20221 min read

5 Days to Have Your Say!

CMS has issued an unprecedented opportunity to patients to answer a Request for Information. This is your chance to tell them what you...

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Nieltje Gedney joins Association for Vascular Access Board

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Jan 3, 20222 min read

Nieltje Gedney joins Association for Vascular Access Board

For Immediate Release December 31, 2021 Contact: Nichole Jefferson, President Home Dialyzors United Phone: 469.531.3344 Email: ...

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Nov 1, 20212 min read

DVAC announces Partnership with HDU

Dialysis Vascular Access Coalition Announces Partnership With Home Dialyzors United FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 1, 2021 HDU will add...

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Quality Care Measures to Reduce Barriers to Home Dialysis.

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Oct 18, 20211 min read

Quality Care Measures to Reduce Barriers to Home Dialysis.

Home Dialyzors United is urging CMS to add more patient-centered measures of home dialysis satisfaction to the ESRD Quality Incentive...

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Oct 13 The Hill's "Kidney Disease: and the Road to Saving Lives"

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Oct 7, 20211 min read

Oct 13 The Hill's "Kidney Disease: and the Road to Saving Lives"

HDU President Nichole Jefferson joins the panel Wednesday, October 13, 2021 1:00 pm ET / 10:00 am PT Register now for this Virtual Event...

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Rush, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Home Dialysis

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Sep 30, 20215 min read

Rush, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Home Dialysis

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 29, 2021 MEDIA CONTACT: Naomi Savin (202) 716-6365 Rush, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand...

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Reassessing the Inclusion of Race in Diagnosing Kidney Diseases.

HDU Post

Sep 24, 20211 min read

Reassessing the Inclusion of Race in Diagnosing Kidney Diseases.

HDU Board Member Curtis Warfield contributed to the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) "Task...

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Aug 24, 20211 min read

HDU Comments to CMS Medicare Program

Re: CY 2022 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System and Quality Incentive Program Read our letter of...

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Aug 5, 20211 min read

Caregiver vs Care-Partner

Here is a great article written by HDU Professional Advisory Board member Dr. Kam Kalantar-Zadeh on the importance of care partners....

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10 Mental Health Self-Care Tips for People with Kidney Disease

Min. Patrick O. Gee, Sr., Ph.D.

Jul 29, 20212 min read

10 Mental Health Self-Care Tips for People with Kidney Disease

**According to Durham Nephrology at Durham Regional Hospital, Duke University Health System 1. ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF One of the reasons...

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Where is the Humanity in Our Suffering, Pt. 2

Min. Patrick O. Gee, Sr., Ph.D.

Jul 29, 20217 min read

Where is the Humanity in Our Suffering, Pt. 2

July is National Minority Mental Health Month. It is a time to recognize the need to provide a bridge to those who lack access to mental...

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Where is the Humanity in Our Suffering, Pt. 1

Min. Patrick O. Gee, Sr., Ph.D.

Jul 29, 20214 min read

Where is the Humanity in Our Suffering, Pt. 1

July is National Minority Mental Health Month. This campaign began in June 2008 as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health...

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Innovate Kidney Care Campaign Launched to Expand Access to Home Dialysis

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Jun 29, 20212 min read

Innovate Kidney Care Campaign Launched to Expand Access to Home Dialysis

Today, nine leading healthcare organizations launched Innovate Kidney Care, a new campaign to improve patient options

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Rethinking EU healthcare delivery models

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Jun 8, 20211 min read

Rethinking EU healthcare delivery models

from HDU Advisory Board Member Fokko P. Wieringa Friends of Europe, a think tank for a more inclusive, sustainable and forward-looking...

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Jun 7, 20211 min read

NIH OPTIMAL Study Video for Patients

Drs. Kam Kalantar-Zedah (HDU Advisory Board) and Connie Rhee are sharing the following video clip posted on YouTube for educating...

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