The National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) releases the following statement in support of the Kidney PATIENT Act, a legislative effort aimed at delaying the inclusion of Phosphate Lowering Therapies (PLTs) in the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) payment bundle managed by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS):
“We applaud Senators Representatives Ann M. Kuster (D-NH), Carol D. Miller (R-WV), Terri A. Sewell (D-AL), Donald G. Davis (D-NC), Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), John Joyce (R-PA), A. Drew Ferguson IV (R-GA), Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Blake D. Moore (R-UT), Henry Cuellar (D-TX), Jodey C. Arrington (R-TX), Henry C. ‘Hank’ Johnson Jr. (D-GA), and Larry Bucshon (R-IN) for working to protect dialysis patients’ access to oral phosphate lowering therapies. Given that Hispanic individuals, particularly older adults, are disproportionately affected by kidney disease, the Kidney PATIENT Act is essential in addressing these health disparities and improving equitable access to healthcare services,” said Dr. Yanira Cruz, President and CEO of the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA). “This crucial legislation will ensure that end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients receive the comprehensive care they need, regardless of age or income.”
About NHCOA:
NHCOA is the leading national organization working to improve the lives of Hispanic older adults, their families, and their caregivers. Headquartered in Washington, DC, NHCOA has been a strong voice dedicated to promoting, educating, and advocating for research, policy, and practice in the areas of economic security, health, and housing for Hispanic older adults, families, and caregivers for the last 51 years.
For more information about NHCOA call 202-347-9733 or visit www.NHCOA.org.
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