Working Together to Promote Kidney Health

The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) and American Society of Nephrology (ASN) have joined forces with the goal of advancing improvements in kidney care through transformative change. Through the integration of expertise, resources, and networks from both organizations, these collaborations have the potential to improve patient outcomes, advance clinical practice, and shape policy initiatives. In this article, we describe our focus on three areas: strengthening the nephrology and nephrology nursing workforce, championing health care equity, and advocating for kidney health. Keywords: Nephrology workforce, health care equity, kidney health advocacy.
To improve care for the more than 37 million Americans living with kidney diseases, the American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) decided in 2023 [...]