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KTC Issues Bold, Detailed Proposal to Reform Medicare Fee Schedule
Whitepaper outlines practical and pragmatic solution to expand living kidney donation while saving billions in Medicare costs WASHINGTON, D.C. – (April 30, 2025) – The Kidney Transplant Collaborative (KTC) today released a proposal outlining targeted Medicare reforms that would dramatically expand access to living kidney donation while saving billions in Medicare costs. The newly issued […]
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Dr. Louis H. Diamond Named Chairman Emeritus as KTC Strengthens Advocacy and Expands Its Mission
Washington, D.C. – April 4, 2025 – The Kidney Transplant Collaborative (KTC), today announces that Dr. Louis H. Diamond, MBChB, FCP (SA), FACP, FHIMSS, President and CEO of KTC, is transitioning to the role of Chairman Emeritus. As KTC begins to explore new initiatives and expand its advocacy, this transition marks an important milestone in […]
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KTC Leads National Dialogue on the IOTA Model and Kidney Transplantation
First presentation in NKF’s Project ECHO, a new series exploring the impact of the IOTA Model on transplantation. Washington, D.C. – March 11, 2025 – The Kidney Transplant Collaborative (KTC) continues to lead the way in transforming access to kidney transplants through its national advocacy and education for the Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model. […]
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Kidney Transplant Collaborative (KTC) Applauds New York’s Plan to Fully Implement the Living Donor Support Act
Washington, D.C. – February 26, 2025 – The Kidney Transplant Collaborative (KTC) applauds the New York State Department of Health for striving to move forward with the implementation of the Living Donor Support Act, a law introduced last cycle that could dramatically impact the lives of kidney patients and donors. The law will reimburse voluntary […]
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LOVE Act would provide needed help for kidney patients
Published in the Virginian Pilot and Daily Press, 12/17/2024 – by Chrystal Kusi & Steve Belcher, Guest Columnists In Virginia, our commitment to community and care for one another is the backbone of who we are. Yet, for thousands of families, a silent health crisis looms — one that demands urgent action. Kidney disease affects […]
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Kidney Transplant Collaborative (KTC) Praises Representatives DelBene, Bucshon, Schrier, and Miller for Advancing Legislation to Expand Access to Life-Saving Kidney Transplants
Washington, D.C. – December 11, 2024 — The Kidney Transplant Collaborative (KTC) applauds Representatives Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Larry Bucshon, MD (R-IN), Kim Schrier, MD (D-WA), and Carol Miller (R-WV) for their bipartisan leadership in introducing the Expanding Support for Living Donors Act. This critical legislation aims to increase support for living organ donors by addressing […]
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Kidney Transplant Collaborative (KTC) Applauds CMS for Advancing the IOTA Model, Boosting Kidney Transplant Access
Washington, D.C. – December 2, 2024 – The Kidney Transplant Collaborative (KTC) commends the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the release of the final rule for the Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model. After concerns that the rule could be delayed or even halted, KTC is pleased to see this important initiative […]
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Kidney Transplant Collaborative (KTC) Congratulates Dr.Mehmet Oz on His Recent Nomination and Applauds His Dedication to Promoting Living Kidney Donation
Washington, D.C. – November 21, 2024 — The Kidney Transplant Collaborative (KTC), extends congratulations to Dr. Mehmet Oz on both his advocacy for living kidney donors and his recent nomination as CMS Administrator. His leadership in this space is a beacon of hope for the thousands of individuals waiting for a life-saving transplant. Every 14 […]
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The Importance of Supporting Live-Donor Kidney Donations: A Call for Change
November 3, 2024 By Dr. Rebecca Schmidt Assistant Dean for Outreach and Community Engagement for West Virginia University School of Medicine and Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology for the Department of Medicine at WVU Kidney disease is a silent epidemic in West Virginia and across the United States, affecting the lives of […]
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