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 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:22:15 GMT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:22:15 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.migrationpolicy.org/system/files/2026-10/mpi-immigration-nephrology-2026-final.pdf frontID=329 A new report supported by ASN highlights the critical role of international medical graduates in the nephrology workforce and examines how changes to immigration policy could shape the future of the specialty. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:49:19 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/26-10-07_ASN_NIH_RFI_Changes-to-NIH-Peer-Review_Final.pdf frontID=328 ASN urged NIH not to eliminate Overall Impact Scores and percentiles in peer-review reporting, citing concerns about transparency, funding accountability, and feedback quality for researchers. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:22:37 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/ASN_NIH_RFI_Future_Clinical_Trial_Investigators_Final.pdf frontID=327 ASN provided recommendations to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on strengthening clinical trial training and mentorship for early-career investigators. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:01 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/26-09-28_NIH_Letter_NOT-OD-26-095.pdf frontID=326 ASN called on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to reconsider a proposed change to career development (K) awards that would restrict mentored clinical trial opportunities. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:40:26 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/ASN_Comment_Letter_H1B_Rule_Final.pdf frontID=325 In formal comments to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ASN urged DHS to establish exemptions for medical professionals to the proposed rule "Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions" and a permanent national medical interest exemption from all H-1B-related fees. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:22:33 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/26-09-23_Joint_Letter_DHS_H-1B_Fees.pdf frontID=324 In a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ASN expressed significant concern over the proposed rule "Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions" and how it could impact America's health care workforce. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:21:03 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/26-09-14_CY27_PFS_Letter_FINAL.pdf frontID=321 ASN's comments to Administrator Oz included recommendations on PFS sustainability, PFS rate setting and conversion factors, E/M resource overlap, remote monitoring, and more. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:18:49 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/26-09-09_ASN_LEAD_and_CARA_Letter_FINAL.pdf frontID=320 In a letter to CMMI leaders, ASN explores which elements of the Long-term Enhanced ACO Design (LEAD) value-based care model can be adaptable to a new kidney-specific value-based care model. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:29:26 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/CY27_Sign_On_Letter_Modifier_25_PFS_FINAL.pdf frontID=319 ASN urges CMS not to finalize the proposed 50% payment reduction for separately identifiable evaluation and management services billed with modifier -25 in the 2027 Medicare Physician Payment Schedule. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:06:28 GMT https://www.asn-online.org/policy/webdocs/CY27_ESRD_PPS_QIP_Proposed_Rule_Comments_FINAL.pdf frontID=317 ASN's comments to Administrator Oz outlined recommendations on proposed payment and policy changes, including phosphate binder base rate inclusion, post-TDAPA adjustments, and pediatric care reimbursement. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:41:29 GMT