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New Era of Kidney Disease Prevention: Research, Education, and Better Care

This act aims to improve care for individuals with rare kidney diseases. It focuses on research, early detection, and education to delay or avoid dialysis and transplants. Citizens can expect better access to information and screening.
Key points
Establishment of research centers for rare kidney diseases to accelerate discoveries and improve treatment.
Increased public awareness of rare kidney diseases, especially in rural and underserved communities, through educational programs.
Study on the impact of routine urinalysis and genetic testing on early detection of kidney diseases and access to specialists.
Support for training primary care physicians and nephrologists in rare kidney diseases to improve quality of care.
Experiments with new treatment methods that may delay or eliminate the need for dialysis and transplants.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_6790
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Process start date: 2023-12-14