ASN Strategic Plan (2026-2027)
American Society
of Nephrology
Vision
A world without kidney diseases
Mission
ASN transforms kidney care and improves lives through science, education, advocacy, and collective action
About ASN
Founded in 1966, the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) is the world's largest professional society devoted to the study of kidney diseases
Values of ASN
- Excellence: setting high standards to achieve outstanding results
- Community: advancing common interests, standards, and goals
- Creativity: introducing innovative ideas, methods, and actions
- Integrity: emphasizing honesty and transparency
- Inclusivity: providing equal access to opportunities and resources
Pillars of the Strategic Plan
- Advance Kidney Care
- Foster Kidney Science and Innovation
- Enhance Nephrology Education and Professional Growth
- Assert the Value of Nephrology to Health Care
- Lead Kidney Policy and Advocacy
Goals ASN Stategic Plan (2026-2027)
1. Advance Kidney Care
- Prioritize screening, diagnosis, and interventions to prevent, cure, or slow kidney diseases
- Produce guidance and promote best practices for preventing and treating all stages of kidney diseases
- Educate other specialties engaged in the care of people living with kidney diseases
2. Foster Kidney Science and Innovation
- Accelerate development, translation, and dissemination of scientific breakthroughs
- Increase interest in careers in kidney research
- Leverage scientific, medical, and patient advocacy organizations to transform kidney health research
3. Enhance Nephrology Education and Professional Growth
- Meet the diverse educational needs of the kidney community
- Support nephrology fellowship training programs as well as clinical and research trainees
- Address challenges faced by internationally trained physicians and researchers
4. Assert the Value of Nephrology to Health Care
- Define integrated pathways (clinical and financial) for the delivery of high-value kidney care, including access to new therapies
- Articulate the importance of kidney diseases to health systems and value-based care
- Cultivate leaders to enhance the specialty and its influence
5. Lead Kidney Policy and Advocacy
- Champion kidney care, research, and education goals outlined in "STAND for Kidney Health"
- Advocate for a permanent US Department of Health and Human Services Officer of Kidney Health and Transplant
- Advance patient access and optimal outcomes by modernizing payment systems and aligning the economics of kidney care
About ASN
ASN (Federal Tax ID: 52-6078378) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization.
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