Kidney Care Access Protection Act aims to improve access to innovative treatments for end-stage renal disease under Medicare.
The Kidney Care Access Protection Act amends Medicare provisions to enhance access to innovative treatments for end-stage renal disease. It refines the end-stage renal disease payment system to better support innovative treatment options and ensures Medicare Advantage plans cover these therapies. The bill also addresses staffing barriers in kidney care by making labor adjustments. Additionally, it expands Medicare's annual wellness benefit to include chronic kidney disease screening and increases access to kidney disease education benefits.
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