Public Policy Center

Restoring Kidney Care Under Medicare (H.R. 6860)

With our focus on co-occurring chronic health conditions, AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined the Kidney Care Access Coalition supporting legislation (HR 6860) to restore kidney care in Medicare. Available here are the December 20 introduction statement of Rep Mike Kelly (PA) and 5 co-sponsors, and, the Dec 19 statement of the Kidney Care […]

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Medicare Payment of MH/SU Peer Services – S. 3498 and HR 6748

AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have been working through the Mental Health Liaison Group (MHLG), Peer Support Workgroup, to expand Medicare, Medicaid, Marketplace, and private insurance payment for MH/SU peer services. For example, September 7 web posting – our support of Senators Kaine (VA) and Braun (IN) legislation recognizing the role of peers. Senators Cortez […]

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Medicare Coverage of Medical Nutrition Therapy (S. 3297 and HR 6407)

AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined nearly 50 organizations, led by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and advocated by the Eating Disorders Coalition, supporting legislation (S. 3297 and HR 6407) by Senators Collins (ME) and Kelly (IL) that would authorize Medicare payment for medical nutrition therapy. Available here are the Congress.Gov bill listings; […]

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