Hannah Bracamonte2024-03-29T01:12:06+00:00April 1st, 2020|Categories: Article|Tags: COVID-19|
During this webinar you will learn the latest on: 1) What kidney patients need to do (dialysis & transplant), 2) What dialysis facilities are doing and 3) What we can learn from New York’s COVID-19 experience.
Hannah Bracamonte2024-03-29T01:12:06+00:00March 31st, 2020|Categories: Article, Promote Financial Security, Transportation Services|Tags: COVID-19|
Here is a list of resources for dialysis patients to help them get additional support during the COVID-19 viral outbreak and beyond. Resource topics include: disability, financial assistance, nutrition, healthcare, housing and utilities, jobs, transportation, women and children, daily living, and staying safe. In addition, visit your state department of health website for COVID-19 information that is specific to your area.
Hannah Bracamonte2024-03-29T01:12:06+00:00March 23rd, 2020|Categories: Care Coordination, Comment Letter, Increase Quality of Care, Medicare Advantage, Transportation Services, Treatment Options|Tags: COVID-19|
DPC provided feedback to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding the COVID-19-related issues that the kidney community is facing. DPC made recommendations to HHS in the following areas: Transportation COVID-19 Treatments and Vaccinations Home Dialysis People with End-Stage Renal Disease have a higher risk for developing a severe illness from COVID-19. As a result, it is crucial we do all that we can to help this vulnerable population in order to decrease the negative impact and spread of the virus. Read DPC's letter to HHS below for more details: Kumiko Lippold, PhD, MPH Department of Health [...]
Hannah Bracamonte2024-03-29T01:12:07+00:00March 10th, 2020|Categories: Care Coordination, Comment Letter, Medicare Advantage, Treatment Options|
In 2021 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients will be permitted to enroll in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, potentially bringing major changes to ESRD care and how patients experience it. When open enrollment begins this fall, we want to make sure patients have access to the same robust benefits offered with MA plans right now. DPC reached out to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) with recommendations on how to ensure ESRD patients maintain the access, choice and quality care they expect when these benefits are available to everyone. Currently, the only ESRD patients with MA plans are those [...]
Hannah Bracamonte2024-03-29T01:12:07+00:00March 8th, 2020|Categories: Article|Tags: COVID-19|
Learn about COVID-19 and what you and your family can do to protect yourselves. You will also learn about the CDC’s guidance for dialysis facilities and how your facility staff is working to prevent the spread of infection.
Hannah Bracamonte2024-03-29T01:12:07+00:00March 6th, 2020|Categories: Article|Tags: COVID-19|
Coronavirus disease 2019 (abbreviated COVID-19) is a new respiratory virus spreading to the United States. Although the health risk is low in this country at this time, we know that people who have chronic illnesses, weakened immune systems and/or are over the age of 60 could pose an increased risk if they develop the disease. That said, it is not a time to panic, but rather a time to use procedures that help prevent the flu, coronavirus and other infections.
Hannah Bracamonte2024-03-29T01:12:07+00:00February 25th, 2020|Categories: About DPC, Article|
We recently launched a new and fully-responsive website, making it easier than ever for dialysis patients, family members and policy makers to learn more about the issues affecting kidney disease patients and what they can do to help improve patient quality of life. Learn about kidney disease, stay abreast of the key issues that impact the lives of people with kidney disease, discover ways to get more involved with DPC, find helpful resources for taking action as an active advocate and stay informed with our latest news. Check out the new website.
Hannah Bracamonte2024-03-29T01:12:07+00:00February 18th, 2020|Categories: Article, Staff, State Advocacy|
Elevating the patient voice with policy makers to protect dialysis patients’ access to quality care remains a core part of what we do at Dialysis Patient Citizens (DPC). To help us take our advocacy efforts to new heights, DPC recently promoted one of our team members, added two new staff and opened another office. Rhonda Clark, who has worked with DPC since June of 2016, was promoted to Grassroots Manager. Clark will spearhead DPC's grassroots efforts to help elevate the patient voice of 31 million Americans with Chronic Kidney Disease and the half-million patients with kidney failure. Clark manages DPC's [...]
Hannah Bracamonte2024-03-29T01:12:07+00:00February 11th, 2020|Categories: Article, Take Action|
March is National Kidney Month, and World Kidney Day is March 12, 2020. Now is a great time to elevate the voice of dialysis patients by reaching out to lawmakers and advocating for people with kidney disease in your city. Below are some ways you can get involved: Become a leader in your community by joining DPC's Patient Ambassador Program. Write to your lawmaker about a bill that impacts the quality of care for people with kidney disease Schedule a facility tour with your elected officials by coordinating with your dialysis facility. Hold an event educating the public about what it’s [...]
Hannah Bracamonte2024-03-29T01:12:07+00:00January 17th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|
Please join us on February 13 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern for our first Patient Ambassador call of 2020! Please RSVP to let us know you can attend the call. Call Details are below: Date: Thursday, February 13, 2020 Time: 2:00 PM ET, 1:00 PM CT, 12:00 PM MT, 11:00 AM PT Follow these instructions at the time of the call: Call: 1-877-399-5186 Enter Meeting Code: 269 743 2061 Join Online (optional): https://dialysispatients.adobeconnect.com/patient-ambassador-call/ Thank you for elevating the voice of dialysis patients by representing DPC as a leader in your community.
1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1230 Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 1-866-877-4242
Fax: 888-423-5002
Email: dpc@dialysispatients.org
Dialysis Patient Citizens (DPC) is the nation’s largest patient-led organization working to improve the quality of life for dialysis patients. Join us in making a difference for those with kidney disease by enrolling as a DPC member today. (Membership is free.)
We need your help to remind policy makers that we are real people and not just a line-item in their budget. You can make a huge impact by calling, emailing, or writing to share your story with your elected officials.
Act now to ensure your voice is heard, and to sign-up so that we keep you up-to-date on the issues that impact you and your family.
