Welcome to the State Kidney Policy Page. On this page, you will find:
- State-by-state clickable map of state policies in PDF form and podcast highlights
- State Tracking Lists
- State Policy articles
In today’s fragmented health care system, states have taken it upon themselves to create and enact policies to help preserve and protect the health of their citizens. Federal policymaking often gets the limelight, but states are also working hard with limited resources to control health care costs, increase coverage for those most at need, and ensure comprehensive, affordable health care. State policies and programs are important to study because if they prove successful, they are often adopted by other states and can be treated as pilot or demonstration programs by the federal government.
Click a state on the map to view state policies on the docket for the 2009-2010 session or to listen to an “Eye on State Kidney Policy” Podcast, which highlights state based initiatives that address kidney disease and work to better protect and manage care for those living with the disease.
State Tracking Lists
Abbreviated List of Kidney Bills in session in all 50 states (updated 3/9/2010)
States with Bills Enacted 2009-2010 (updated 3/9/2010)
State Initiatives by Topic (includes Passed & Pending Legislation)
State Policy Articles from ASN Kidney News
July 2009: State Short Session Wrap-Up
May 2009: State Initiatives Aim to Protect Transplant Recipients and Increase Organ Donation
March 2009: Medicaid Spending in the States: Do you Know Your Specialty Code?
