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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Day on the Hill 2025 Summary

On May 14, 2025, the Renal Healthcare Association hosted its Annual Day on the Hill in Washington, D.C., bringing together dialysis professionals and patient advocates to meet with lawmakers and discuss urgent policy issues impacting kidney care. Participants advocated for fair Medicare reimbursement, support for home dialysis, stronger oversight of Medicare Advantage plans, and improved access in rural communities. The event also featured a meeting with Rep. Linda Sánchez (CA-38) and honored Tabby Donnelly, MBA, BSN, as the 2025 Anthony J. Messana Scholarship recipient.

RHA’s 2025 Policy Priorities Include:

  • Adjusting Medicare reimbursement to reflect actual inflation and rising costs
  • Updating dialysis wage index standards to support rural and low-wage areas
  • Improving payment models for home dialysis to expand patient access and options
  • Supporting access to new dialysis drugs and equipment
  • Strengthening oversight of Medicare Advantage (MA) plans to protect patient care
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Day on the Hill returns in May 2026! Program details coming soon. 
For any questions, please contact us at admin@renalhealthcare.org. 
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