Helpful Links & Resources

National Kidney Foundation

Education, advocacy, and support for people living with kidney disease.

American Kidney Fund

Financial assistance and health education for kidney patients.

Kidney Care Partners

Coalition advancing policies that improve care for people with kidney disease.

Home Dialysis Central

Comprehensive resource for patients considering or currently on home dialysis.

AAKP — American Association of Kidney Patients

Patient-led organization providing education and community for kidney patients.

Medicare — End-Stage Renal Disease Coverage

Official Medicare information on ESRD eligibility, dialysis coverage, and home dialysis.

Social Security Administration

Information on disability benefits and Medicare eligibility for ESRD patients.

NKF Patient Resources

Free support services including insurance navigation and financial assistance.

HealthWell Foundation

Copay assistance and financial support for patients with chronic conditions.

American Heart Association

Official source for BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification guidelines and training.

ANNA — American Nephrology Nurses Association

Professional organization for nephrology nurses with education and certification resources.

CMS — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Federal agency overseeing Medicare and Medicaid, including ESRD program regulations.

KDOQI Clinical Practice Guidelines

Evidence-based clinical guidelines for dialysis adequacy and patient care.

Texas Department of State Health Services

Texas state health agency with licensing, regulations, and public health resources.

Houston Methodist Nephrology

Nephrology and kidney disease services at Houston Methodist Hospital.

UTHealth Houston

Academic nephrology program at UTHealth Houston with research and clinical care.