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Improving Kidney Care: Research, Prevention, and Treatment for All.

This act aims to enhance kidney disease research, prevention, and treatment, especially in minority, rural, and underserved communities. Citizens can expect improved access to information about kidney diseases, earlier diagnosis, and more effective treatment methods, potentially leading to better health outcomes and quality of life.
Key points
Expanded research into the causes and complications of kidney disease, focusing on high-risk groups and including social and environmental factors.
Development of a national action plan to combat kidney disease, encompassing public education and prevention programs.
Increased kidney transplant rates in minority and rural communities through research and educational initiatives.
Improved access to kidney specialists in underserved areas, including through scholarship and loan repayment programs for healthcare professionals.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3893
Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-06-15