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Fighting for the health insurance rights of ESRD patients
As the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) looks into the issue of third-party payments to help low-income people afford their health coverage, the American Kidney Fund is fighting to protect patient rights. We are working to make sure that patient choice is not compromised and that the needs of people who are fighting for their lives are not forgotten.
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More minority organ donors are needed
More than 20 people die each day waiting for a transplant because there are simply not enough organ donors. But there is some good news - minority donation rates are rising...
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How is CKD treated?
Damage to your kidneys is usually permanent. Although the damage cannot be fixed, you can take steps to keep your kidneys as healthy as possible for as long as possible...
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Growing up with kidney failure
"I hope that sharing my story may inspire someone to be a kidney donor..."
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Diabetes and your kidneys
Learn more about diabetes, how it damages your kidneys, and what you can do to help prevent or control diabetic kidney disease...
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Organ transplant among minorities
Join us on August 30 to learn more about how we can reduce the need and improve access for transplants among minorities...
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