Day on the Hill

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The Renal Healthcare Association Annual Day on the Hill is an essential advocacy event that brings kidney care professionals and patients together to engage with lawmakers and regulators. This program plays a crucial role in shaping healthcare policy for dialysis and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients while ensuring that independent, regional, and community-based dialysis providers have a voice in legislative discussions.

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Event Details

• Welcome Reception: May 19, 2026

• Hill Meetings: May 20, 2026

• Location: Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.

• Meetings: The RHA Government Affairs Team schedules meetings with representatives, senators, and key legislative staff while providing essential talking points and informational handouts to support effective advocacy.

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Participants will meet with members of Congress and their staff to advocate for policies supporting independent dialysis providers and high-quality kidney care. You’ll help deliver a unified message that aligns with RHA’s Advocacy Key Principles while addressing your facility's specific priorities and concerns.

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Why Participate?

• Educate members of Congress and their staff on the importance of independent dialysis providers.

• Advocate for policies that preserve high-quality kidney care and ensure regulatory stability.

• Network with fellow advocates, industry professionals, and policymakers.

• Gain hands-on experience in federal healthcare advocacy - no prior experience required!

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Patients are Welcome!

RHA encourages members to bring patients to participate in the Day on the Hill. Patients must be accompanied by a member attendee and cannot attend on their own. If you have a patient interested in joining, please email Michele Giovine, Program Manager, at mgiovine@renalhealthcare.org. 

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Anthony J. Messana Day on the Hill Scholarship 

RHA offers the Anthony J. Messana Day on the Hill Scholarship to provide financial support for an eligible member to attend this event. Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to advocate for kidney care and engage with policymakers directly. Learn more about the scholarship here.

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Hotel and Travel Information

The 2026 Day on the Hill will be held in Washington, D.C.

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2430 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20037

• Hotel Rate: Standard - $195++
• Parking:  Valet parking only, $82.58 
• Reserve your room here by April 19th. 

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Airport Options 

• [DCA] Reagan Washington National Airport -  (Distance to hotel - 5 miles, 15 minutes) 
• [IAD] Washington Dulles International Airport - (Distance to hotel - 28 miles, 46 minutes driving)

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For any questions regarding the Day on the Hill program or the Anthony J. Messana Scholarship, please contact admin@renalhealthcare.org.

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