American Association of Kidney Patients

That's a WRAP on our 7th Annual Policy Summit! We thank all speakers, moderators, attendees, and sponsors for another highly impactful event. All content will be available OnDemand soon - please keep an eye on our social media for the latest updates. #AAKPPolicy24

AAKP President Edward Hickey delivers closing statements at this year's Policy Summit. Get ready for an important year of policies for patients! #AAKPPolicy24 Stay up to date - visit our Action Center: bit.ly/AAKPVotes Become a free AAKP Member: aakp.org/join

Tamara Windau-Melmer, Bayer US, joins the Policy Summit, emphasizing the need for early kidney disease testing. She says not only does this prevent patients from progressing in the disease unknowingly, but it extends to clinical development opportunities as well. #AAKPPolicy24

Dr. Barry Smith joins the Policy Summit to discuss kidney disease screening - and says the action needs to be on the community. #AAKPPolicy24

NOW: Longtime AAKP ally Rob Blaser joins the Summit to discuss building and retaining the expert workforce required for the future of patient-centered kidney care. He says we need to make nephrology as a specialty more attractive by developing a culture of well-being and belonging. #AAKPPolicy24

Dr. Potter says although coverage to molecular testing has been restored and he is cautiously optimistic, testing volume has been cut in half. Until the numbers are restored to what they were before access had been impaired, we can't know if patients are okay. Therefore, we need to keep the peddle to the floor on this issue. #AAKPPolicy24

Peggy Tighe says the Living Donor Protection Act has never been closer to being passed than it is right now, and in the next month, we have the best shot we ever have. #AAKPPolicy24 Register to listen in ?? https://lnkd.in/eNACwU24

NOW: Dr. Steven Potter speaks on the End Kidney Deaths Act and the potential affects on living donation in the US. #AAKPPolicy24 Don't miss these vital discussions! Join us virtually ?? https://lnkd.in/eNACwU24

"On a weekly basis, I talk to people who fear loss of insurability & potential job loss because of the selfless act they want to undergo. It's very important that we remove disincentives & cover cost of donations." -Dr. Steven Potter #AAKPPolicy24 Join ?? https://lnkd.in/eNACwU24

Dr. Cooper joins the Summit to provide Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network updates, potential negative effects of the End Kidney Deaths Act, the importance of the Living Donor Protection Act, and more. #AAKPPolicy24 Register to listen in! ?? https://lnkd.in/eNACwU24