I'm happy to share two very informational KidneyTalk shows with you today and in return, ask for your help to get the Living Donor Protection Act passed. See details below.
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Have You Heard the Latest on KidneyTalk?
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 Smart Searching for Health Information
Paul Seville is no stranger to health issues, as he was diagnosed as a child with chronic kidney disease. Paul later decided to become a medical doctor and use his knowledge and personal experience to help people. He shares his wisdom of navigating the internet and tips of where you can find credible information. Listen Now
 Denied Access to Transplant No one wants to be told they're not a candidate for a kidney transplant if that's what their hopes are. Kathryn Bornhurst, Transplant Coordinator, shares why a healthcare professional may ask you do to additional testing, or tell you you're not a candidate for a transplant. With over 100,000 people waiting for a kidney, they want to assure the best outcomes. Listen to this show and hear the ins and outs of why you might be denied. Listen NowFind a complete list of KidneyTalk shows or search by topic.
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Legislative Update
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The Living Donor Protection Act H.R. 5263
... was introduced on July 30th, 2014, by Representative Jerrold Nadler (D- NY) and Representative Michael Burgess (R-TX) to the House of Representatives and we need your support to get it passed! The bill will protect living donors from insurance discrimination, promote education about living donation, make it unlawful for insurance companies to decline, terminate, limit coverage or charge higher premiums for life, disability or long-term care insurance policies because of someone's status as a living organ donor. The bill clarifies that living organ donors may use time granted through the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to recover from transplant surgery. Click Here to track the bill, take action, learn more about this and other kidney-related bills that need support, to find videos explaining how bills work and more. |
