Reps. Davis, Rush, Wenstrup, and Hollingsworth push bipartisan legislation to help people with kidney failure
bipartisan legislation to help people with kidney failure
(ESRD), commonly referred to as kidney failure. Currently, there are approximately 400,000 Medicare beneficiaries with ESRD, representing 1% of the Medicare population. However, ESRD
patients account for approximately 7% of all Medicare spending. Rep. Davis said, “I strongly support research and development federal policies that would foster innovation for our Medicare beneficiaries living with kidney failure.”
more likely to suffer kidney failure than white Americans. Working to improve care for kidney patients has long been a top priority for me, and I am proud to join my friend and colleague, Rep. Davis, in introducing this important legislation.”
to remain more challenging.
would ensure that the Transitional Add-on Payment Adjustment for New and Innovative Equipment and Supplies (TPNIES) program works to incentivize future kidney care innovation.”
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