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CEOs of 3 kidney care organizations explain flaws in CMS' recent reimbursement proposal.

LaVarne A. Burton is president and CEO of the American Kidney Fund (AKF), a national nonprofit dedicated to fighting kidney disease on all fronts, from prevention through post-transplant living. She has led AKF since 2005. Previously, Burton served as executive secretary to the US Department of Health and Human Services, where she managed policy development and regulations.
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CEOs of 3 kidney care organizations explain flaws in CMS' recent reimbursement proposal.

A new rule makes it impossible for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) to take part in Medicare Advantage, leaving them out of coordinated care.

Published: August 15th 2020 | Updated:
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