ASN shapes federal policies, increases federal and institutional resources, and influences regulatory directives to help its members. https://www.asn-online.org/policy/ en-us Copyright 2026 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:54:57 GMT Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:54:57 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss hnesbitt@asn-online.org (Hal Nesbitt) https://www.asn-online.org/images/_global/apple-touch-icon.png https://www.asn-online.org/policy/ https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/AMA_Provider_Stability_Act_2026.pdf frontID=306 ASN urged Congress to pass the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act and modernize Medicare physician payment policies, improve reimbursement stability and accuracy, and help preserve patient access to care. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:00:29 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/FY27_LHHS_ED_Coalition.pdf frontID=305 ASN urges Congress to reject proposed FY27 cuts and instead strengthen Labor-HHS-Education funding to protect and expand essential programs in health, education, workforce development, and social services. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:23:28 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/CHF_Thank_You_FY26_Funding.pdf frontID=304 ASN joined the Coalition for Health Funding in partnering with more than 50 organizations to thank Congress for the FY26 appropriation package and offer to serve as a resource during the FY27 process. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:55:24 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/26.04.16ASNKCCLetterFINAL.pdf frontID=302 In the letter, ASN offers recommendations to strengthen and improve future iterations of the Kidney Care Choices (KCC) Model. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:33:20 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/NIH_FY_2027_Budget_Statement_for_Research.pdf frontID=301 ASN joins more than 90 research and patient advocacy organizations to urge Congress to reject the administration's proposed 12% cut to NIH funding, oppose structural changes, and instead provide $51.3 billion in FY27 to sustain biomedical research and innovation. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:37:44 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/Sickle_Cell_Disease_Comprehensive_Care_Act_2026.pdf frontID=300 ASN urges Congress to pass the Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act to improve access to Medicaid-supported care for individuals with sickle cell disease, addressing gaps in quality, and health outcomes. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:50:06 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/Congressional_Letter_HHS_OKHT.pdf frontID=299 In a letter to HHS and CMS leadership, Representatives Vern Buchanan and Lloyd Doggett urged HHS to establish a dedicated Officer of Kidney Health and Transplantation to better coordinate federal efforts, improve prevention and treatment of kidney diseases, and drive innovation in care delivery amid rising patient and cost burdens. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:14:12 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/26.3.30FinalASNOPOruleresponse.pdf frontID=298 In the letter, ASN expresses support for improving accountability, transparency, and organ utilization, while recommending refinements to definitions, performance measures, and system-wide incentives to increase access to transplantation. ASN also highlights the need for patient-centered decision-making, data security, and continued improvements in organ allocation and procurement practices. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:03:57 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/26.03.30DomesticSupplyChainLetterfinal.pdf frontID=297 In the letter, ASN expresses support CMS's efforts to strengthen domestic manufacturing and supply chain resilience for critical medical products. ASN highlights that dialysis care relies on a fragile supply chain, where disruptions can threaten life-sustaining treatment for patients with kidney failure. ASN urges CMS to promote supply chain diversification and include dialysis supplies in the Strategic National Stockpile to ensure uninterrupted patient care Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:21:59 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/FY_2027_Ad_Hoc_Group_Recommendation_2.pdf frontID=291 ASN and members of the broader medical and scientific community urged Congress to provide $51.3 billion for NIH in FY27, an 8.7% increase from FY26 funding. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:02:39 GMT