COVID-19 News & Updates

Please find the COVID-19 updates and educational opportunities offered in August 2020, listed below.

Updates for Patients
Educational Opportunities for Patients

Updates for Staff
Educational Opportunites for Staff

COVID-19 Updates

For Patients

August 31

CDC Releases New Web Page with Information on How to Select, Wear, and Clean Your Mask
Masks help stop the spread of COVID-19 to others, however making a decision about which mask is best for you can be confusing. The CDC has added a new page to their COVID-19 web section providing guidance on How to Select, Wear, and Clean Your Mask.
View CDC COVID-19 Mask Guidance

Sign-Up to Receive CDC COVID-19 Updates
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a COVID-19 web section dedicated to providing the community with the most recent updates and information related to COVID-19. Information includes how to self-check for symptoms, what to do if you become sick, how to protect yourself, as well as discussions about Duration of Isolation and Precautions for Adults with COVID-19; Hand Hygiene; Interim Guidance for Rapid Antigen Testing for SARS-CoV-2; and much more. Any member of the community can also sign-up to receive these updates directly to their Inbox.
Visit the CDC COVID-19 web pages
Sign-Up to receive the CDC COVID-19 Newsletter Updates

August 24

August 17

CMS Announces Medicare Care Compare
As part of the eMedicare initiative to modernize and personalize your experiences with Medicare, and to Medicare recipients find information about health care providers and services, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is making improvements to its Medicare.gov website. Care Compare on Medicare.gov will standardize 8-existing provider comparison sites in an effort to offer users a more streamlined compare experience, improving their ability to find information about doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare services.
Learn more about Care Compare
Learn more about eMedicare
Register to join FREE 8/24 pre-view webinar about Medicare Care Compare

August 10

American Kidney Fund Releases New Resource

Checklist: Coronavirus Reopening Guidance for Kidney Patients (Available in English or Spanish)

WISE and Rogers InHealth Release Toolkit

Compassion Resilience Toolkit: Staying Resilient During COVID-19 with brief blogs and videos to share with others.

August 3

CDC Launches Natural Disasters, Severe Weather, and COVID-19 Response Website
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a new website with information on natural disasters and severe weather and includes information on how COVID-19 may affect preparedness, response, and recovery, including tips on what the general public can do to keep themselves safe.
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For Staff

August 31

August 24

August 17

Trump Administration Has Issued More Than $15 Million in Fines to Nursing Homes During COVID-19 Pandemic

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that CMS enforcement action against nursing homes has tripled compared to last year, with penalties issued to more than 3,400 nursing homes for non-compliance with infection control requirements and failure to report coronavirus during the public health emergency.
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August 10

New Communication Tool
A two-way communication tool between dialysis and long-term care facilities to assist in facilitating communication regarding patient’s COVID-19 status has been developed as a result of several healthcare providers in the Pittsburgh area coming together to address COVID issues.
View LTCF-Dialysis COVID-19 Communication Form

WISE and Rogers InHealth Release Toolkit

Compassion Resilience Toolkit: Staying Resilient During COVID-19 with brief blogs and videos to share with others.

Quality Insights Releases New Resource: Engaging Patients in a Virtual Environment for QAPI with Technology Tools & Resources for Hosting QAPI in a Virtual Environment Accessible by Patients

This resource was developed by Quality Insights Renal Network 5 to assist facilities with the development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of an effective, data-driven, quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) program with participation by professional members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), as required by the ESRD Conditions for Coverage.

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ESRD NCC Releases Mental Health Toolkit

This toolkit can be used by any renal professional including the ESRD Networks, dialysis providers, and transplant programs. It was developed in conjunction with input and feedback from ESRD Network professionals and patient subject matter experts. The hope is that by informing themselves, sharing the resources, and managing their own well-being they can make a difference in the lives of the ESRD patients and families they serve. It is not intended to be given directly to patients, but instead by professionals to use in their work.

View Toolkit

August 3

DHHS Renews Public Health Emergency Declaration for COVID-19

Effective July 25, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has extended their public health emergency declaration an additional 90 days, which is until October 23, 2020, unless Secretary Azar terminates it earlier. This renewal extends the waivers and flexibilities previously issued by DHHS for healthcare providers in response to COVID-19.

Summary of Waivers (ESRD starts on page 24)

Quality Insights Releases New Resource: Engaging Patients in a Virtual Environment for QAPI with Technology Tools & Resources for Hosting QAPI in a Virtual Environment Accessible by Patients

View Resource

ESRD NCC Releases Mental Health Toolkit
This toolkit can be used by any renal professional including the ESRD Networks, dialysis providers, and transplant programs. It was developed in conjunction with input and feedback from ESRD Network professionals and patient subject matter experts. The hope is that by informing themselves, sharing the resources, and managing their own well-being they can make a difference in the lives of the ESRD patients and families they serve. It is not intended to be given directly to patients, but instead by professionals to use in their work.
View Toolkit

COVID-19 Educational Opportunities

	For Patients
August 31	Looking ahead: CMS COVID-19 Quikinar Event Choosing a Kidney Transplant during COVID-19 (Patient Event) Tuesday, September 8, 2020 \| 4:00 PM ET Register American Society of Nephrology (ASN) 2020 Diabetic Kidney Disease Collaborative Roundtable Series Goal-Directed Medical Therapies for Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease Leading experts in the care of individuals with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) will describe the new standard of care for DKD, discuss the clinical indications for SGLT2 inhibitors, and consider payment issues associated with new therapies. The session will conclude with a roundtable discussion of key questions. Tuesday, September 29, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register New Approaches to Transform Outcomes for Kidney Disease and Heart Disease in Patients with Diabetes Clinical experts will review the latest guidelines for both kidney disease and heart disease, and discuss the most recent trials and promising therapies. A roundtable of experts from nephrology, cardiology, and endocrinology will consider implications for diabetes, kidney and heart disease treatment in 2021. Thursday, December 10, 2020 \| 4:00 PM ET Register

August 24	*CMS Medicare Care Compare* Pre-View Webinar** Care Compare on Medicare.gov standardizes 8-existing provider comparison sites in an effort to offer users a more streamlined compare experience, improving their ability to find information about doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare services. This webinar will preview Care Compare to give partners an opportunity to learn about it before I is launched on Medicare.gov. Monday, August 24, 2020 \| 2:00 PM ET Register Space is limited. Upon registration, you’ll be sent an email and an appointment. This is will come from CMS; not the Network Office.
	AAKP Healthline Coronavirus and Kidney Patients Update - A CDC Expert Webinar hosted by AAKP Tuesday, August 25, 2020 \| 1:00 PM ET Register
	CMS COVID-19 Quikinar Event Staying Safe in a Multigenerational Home (Patient Event) Tuesday, August 25, 2020 \| 4:00 PM ET Register
	National Kidney Foundation and the Living Legacy Foundation Joint Virtual Patient Symposium What Does Organ Donation Mean In Our Community? Topics will include The Decision Project; Big Ask Big Give; Life as a 45 Year Kidney Recipient with breakout session options including: COVID-19; Let’s Talk About It: An Intimate Discussion About Organ Donation; Can My Gout Impact My Kidneys?; and Why Home Dialysis During a Pandemic? Tuesday, August 25, 2020 \| 6:00 PM ET Register
	Looking ahead: American Society of Nephrology (ASN) 2020 Diabetic Kidney Disease Collaborative Roundtable Series Goal-Directed Medical Therapies for Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease Leading experts in the care of individuals with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) will describe the new standard of care for DKD, discuss the clinical indications for SGLT2 inhibitors, and consider payment issues associated with new therapies. The session will conclude with a roundtable discussion of key questions. Tuesday, September 29, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register New Approaches to Transform Outcomes for Kidney Disease and Heart Disease in Patients with Diabetes Clinical experts will review the latest guidelines for both kidney disease and heart disease, and discuss the most recent trials and promising therapies. A roundtable of experts from nephrology, cardiology, and endocrinology will consider implications for diabetes, kidney and heart disease treatment in 2021. Thursday, December 10, 2020 \| 4:00 PM ET Register

August 17	American Society of Nephrology (ASN) 2020 Diabetic Kidney Disease Collaborative Roundtable Series Management of Diabetes and Kidney Disease through COVID-19 Detail the care needs and the patient experience managing diabetes and kidney disease during the COVID-19 pandemic. Outline frequent patient concerns, and provide strategies for maintaining health. Tuesday, August 18, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register
	Looking ahead to next week: *CMS Medicare Care Compare* Pre-View Webinar** Care Compare on Medicare.gov standardizes 8-existing provider comparison sites in an effort to offer users a more streamlined compare experience, improving their ability to find information about doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare services. This webinar will preview Care Compare to give partners an opportunity to learn about it before I is launched on Medicare.gov. Monday, August 24, 2020 \| 2:00 PM ET Register Space is limited. Upon registration, you’ll be sent an email and an appointment. This is will come from CMS; not the Network Office. AAKP Healthline Event Coronavirus and Kidney Patients Update - A CDC Expert Webinar hosted by AAKP Tuesday, August 25, 2020 \| 1:00 PM ET Register CMS COVID-19 Quikinar Event Staying Safe in a Multigenerational Home (Patient Event) Tuesday, August 25, 2020 \| 4:00 PM ET Register
	Looking futher ahead: American Society of Nephrology (ASN) 2020 Diabetic Kidney Disease Collaborative Roundtable Series Goal-Directed Medical Therapies for Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease Leading experts in the care of individuals with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) will describe the new standard of care for DKD, discuss the clinical indications for SGLT2 inhibitors, and consider payment issues associated with new therapies. The session will conclude with a roundtable discussion of key questions. Tuesday, September 29, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register New Approaches to Transform Outcomes for Kidney Disease and Heart Disease in Patients with Diabetes Clinical experts will review the latest guidelines for both kidney disease and heart disease, and discuss the most recent trials and promising therapies. A roundtable of experts from nephrology, cardiology, and endocrinology will consider implications for diabetes, kidney and heart disease treatment in 2021. Thursday, December 10, 2020 \| 4:00 PM ET Register

August 10	CMS COVID-19 Quikinar Event Health and Safety at Work During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Patient Event) Tuesday, August 11, 2020 \| 4:00 PM ET Register
	Looking ahead to next week and beyond: American Society of Nephrology (ASN) 2020 Diabetic Kidney Disease Collaborative Roundtable Series Management of Diabetes and Kidney Disease through COVID-19 Detail the care needs and the patient experience managing diabetes and kidney disease during the COVID-19 pandemic. Outline frequent patient concerns, and provide strategies for maintaining health. Tuesday, August 18, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register Goal-Directed Medical Therapies for Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease Leading experts in the care of individuals with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) will describe the new standard of care for DKD, discuss the clinical indications for SGLT2 inhibitors, and consider payment issues associated with new therapies. The session will conclude with a roundtable discussion of key questions. Tuesday, September 29, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register New Approaches to Transform Outcomes for Kidney Disease and Heart Disease in Patients with Diabetes Clinical experts will review the latest guidelines for both kidney disease and heart disease, and discuss the most recent trials and promising therapies. A roundtable of experts from nephrology, cardiology, and endocrinology will consider implications for diabetes, kidney and heart disease treatment in 2021. Thursday, December 10, 2020 \| 4:00 PM ET Register

August 3	American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) 3^rd Annual Public Policy Summit – VIRTUAL SUMMIT Thursday, August 6, 2020 \| 10:00 AM ET Agenda Register
	AAKP & Kindness for Kidneys International Announce Maryland Patient Support Group Virtual Meetings A Maryland support group hosted by Kindness for Kidneys International in conjunction with AAKP is meeting virtually at least through the fall. Anyone with kidney disease is welcome to attend! Next event: Sunday, August 9, 2020 \| 3:30 PM ET Join via Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6400467833 Meeting ID: 640 046 7833 Dial by phone: 301 715 8592

	For Staff
August 31	HHS/ASPR COVID-19 Clinical Rounds Critical Care: Lifesaving Treatment and Clinical Operations Tuesday, September 1, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register Emergency Department: Wildfires and COVID-19 Thursday, September 3, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register If you miss a HHS/ASPR COVID-19 Clinical Round session, recordings of past events are available online
	Project ECHO/AHRQ Special Webinar Mini Series: Nursing Home Best Practices During the COVID-19 Pandemic This series was developed in response to the need for clinical practices that will help protect nursing-home residents, as we deal with COVID-19. Each webinar event will include conversations lead by frontline professionals, who bring their experience forward in an effort to help you learn real-time best practices designed to keep your nursing-home facility safe from COVID-19 infection. Each session will include a brief lecture and a Q & A session. Learn More about Series Recent Study on Infection in Skilled Nursing Facilities and Telehealth in the Time of COVID Wednesday, September 2, 2020 \| 1:30 PM ET Register
	CMS COVID-19 Quikinar Event Telemedicine in Nephrology (Provider Event) Wednesday, September 2, 2020 \| 3:00 PM ET Register
	HHS Telemedicine Hack The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has put together a 10-week learning community to accelerate telemedicine implementation to ambulatory providers called “HHS Telemedicine Hack.” Key components include: Five teleECHO sessions on key topics (e.g., workflows, documentation, reimbursement) highlighting best practices and case studies from the field Five virtual “office hour” discussion panels with case presenters, government agencies, topical experts, and stakeholder associations responding to your questions Inter-session peer-to-peer learning facilitated via virtual discussion boards and ad hoc interest groups CME/CEU credits are available for attending, at no cost to participants Wednesdays starting July 22, 2020 through September 23, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Click here for more information including agenda Register for any or all dates
	Looking ahead: NANT Symposium: *Lessons Learned from COVID-19: Preparing for a Future Pandemic* Thursday, September 17, 2020 \| 2:00 PM ET Click here for more information including agenda Register American Society of Nephrology (ASN) 2020 Diabetic Kidney Disease Collaborative Roundtable Series Goal-Directed Medical Therapies for Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease Leading experts in the care of individuals with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) will describe the new standard of care for DKD, discuss the clinical indications for SGLT2 inhibitors, and consider payment issues associated with new therapies. The session will conclude with a roundtable discussion of key questions. Tuesday, September 29, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register New Approaches to Transform Outcomes for Kidney Disease and Heart Disease in Patients with Diabetes Clinical experts will review the latest guidelines for both kidney disease and heart disease, and discuss the most recent trials and promising therapies. A roundtable of experts from nephrology, cardiology, and endocrinology will consider implications for diabetes, kidney and heart disease treatment in 2021. Thursday, December 10, 2020 \| 4:00 PM ET Register

August 24	*CMS Medicare Care Compare* Pre-View Webinar** Care Compare on Medicare.gov standardizes 8-existing provider comparison sites in an effort to offer users a more streamlined compare experience, improving their ability to find information about doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare services. This webinar will preview Care Compare to give partners an opportunity to learn about it before I is launched on Medicare.gov. Monday, August 24, 2020 \| 2:00 PM ET Register Space is limited. Upon registration, you’ll be sent an email and an appointment. This is will come from CMS; not the Network Office.
	Project ECHO/AHRQ Special Webinar Mini Series: Nursing Home Best Practices During the COVID-19 Pandemic This series was developed in response to the need for clinical practices that will help protect nursing-home residents, as we deal with COVID-19. Each webinar event will include conversations lead by frontline professionals, who bring their experience forward in an effort to help you learn real-time best practices designed to keep your nursing-home facility safe from COVID-19 infection. Each session will include a brief lecture and a Q & A session. Learn More about Series Series Sessions: Optimizing Clinical Care in the Time of COVID in Skilled Nursing Facilities Tuesday, August 25, 2020 \| 1:30 PM ET Register The Latest News on Testing, Cohorting, and Critical Infection Prevention Strategies Wednesday, August 26, 2020 \| 1:30 PM ET Register Recent Study on Infection in Skilled Nursing Facilities and Telehealth in the Time of COVID Wednesday, September 2, 2020 \| 1:30 PM ET Register
	*Maintaining Emotional Balance in an Unbalancing Time* Webinar Event Join Drs. Dale Lupu and Liz Anderson, during this web-based workshop as they discuss how providers can respond to hard questions and emotional distress about COVID-19 from dialysis patients and/or their families. Presenters will discuss strategies for responding to anxiety and fear, the dialysis facility as a source of stability, and ways to honor the memory of patients who have passed. This event offers all social workers and nurses who attend 100% of the event, 1.0 continuing education (CE) credit for participation.* *Anyone seeking CE credit must pre-register, provide his/her professional license number, and attend 100% of the entire event, in order to be eligible. Wednesday, August 26, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register
	HHS Telemedicine Hack The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has put together a 10-week learning community to accelerate telemedicine implementation to ambulatory providers called “HHS Telemedicine Hack.” Key components include: Five teleECHO sessions on key topics (e.g., workflows, documentation, reimbursement) highlighting best practices and case studies from the field Five virtual “office hour” discussion panels with case presenters, government agencies, topical experts, and stakeholder associations responding to your questions Inter-session peer-to-peer learning facilitated via virtual discussion boards and ad hoc interest groups CME/CEU credits are available for attending, at no cost to participants Wednesdays starting July 22, 2020 through September 23, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Click here for more information including agenda Register for any or all dates
	Looking ahead to next week: HHS/ASPR COVID-19 Clinical Rounds Critical Care: Lifesaving Treatment and Clinical Operations Tuesday, September 1, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register Emergency Department: Wildfires and COVID-19 Thursday, September 3, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register If you miss a HHS/ASPR COVID-19 Clinical Round session, recordings of past events are available online CMS COVID-19 Quikinar Event Telemedicine in Nephrology (Provider Event) Wednesday, September 2, 2020 \| 3:00 PM ET Register
	Looking further ahead: NANT Symposium: *Lessons Learned from COVID-19: Preparing for a Future Pandemic* Thursday, September 17, 2020 \| 2:00 PM ET Click here for more information including agenda Register American Society of Nephrology (ASN) 2020 Diabetic Kidney Disease Collaborative Roundtable Series Goal-Directed Medical Therapies for Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease Leading experts in the care of individuals with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) will describe the new standard of care for DKD, discuss the clinical indications for SGLT2 inhibitors, and consider payment issues associated with new therapies. The session will conclude with a roundtable discussion of key questions. Tuesday, September 29, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register New Approaches to Transform Outcomes for Kidney Disease and Heart Disease in Patients with Diabetes Clinical experts will review the latest guidelines for both kidney disease and heart disease, and discuss the most recent trials and promising therapies. A roundtable of experts from nephrology, cardiology, and endocrinology will consider implications for diabetes, kidney and heart disease treatment in 2021. Thursday, December 10, 2020 \| 4:00 PM ET Register

August 17	HHS/ASPR COVID-19 Clinical Rounds Critical Care: Lifesaving Treatment and Clinical Operations Tuesday, August 18, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register Emergency Department: Wildfires and COVID-19 Thursday, August 20, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register If you miss a HHS/ASPR COVID-19 Clinical Round session, recordings of past events are available online.
	HHS Telemedicine Hack The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has put together a 10-week learning community to accelerate telemedicine implementation to ambulatory providers called “HHS Telemedicine Hack.” Key components include: Five teleECHO sessions on key topics (e.g., workflows, documentation, reimbursement) highlighting best practices and case studies from the field Five virtual “office hour” discussion panels with case presenters, government agencies, topical experts, and stakeholder associations responding to your questions Inter-session peer-to-peer learning facilitated via virtual discussion boards and ad hoc interest groups CME/CEU credits are available for attending, at no cost to participants Wednesdays starting July 22, 2020 through September 23, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Click here for more information including agenda Register for any or all dates
	American Society of Nephrology (ASN) 2020 Diabetic Kidney Disease Collaborative Roundtable Series Management of Diabetes and Kidney Disease through COVID-19 Detail the care needs and the patient experience managing diabetes and kidney disease during the COVID-19 pandemic. Outline frequent patient concerns, and provide strategies for maintaining health. Tuesday, August 18, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register
	CMS COVID-19 Quikinar Event Home Dialysis in the COVID-19 Era: The Bittersweet Combo (Provider Event) Wednesday, August 19, 2020 \| 3:00 PM ET Register
	NKF Virtual Renal Roundtable Lecture Series GOUT: A Chronic Systemic Disease of the Kidney with Rheumatological Manifestations (for Physicians) Wednesday, August 19, 2020 \| 6:00 PM ET Register
	Looking ahead to next week: *CMS Medicare Care Compare* Pre-View Webinar** Care Compare on Medicare.gov standardizes 8-existing provider comparison sites in an effort to offer users a more streamlined compare experience, improving their ability to find information about doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare services. This webinar will preview Care Compare to give partners an opportunity to learn about it before I is launched on Medicare.gov. Monday, August 24, 2020 \| 2:00 PM ET Register Space is limited. Upon registration, you’ll be sent an email and an appointment. This is will come from CMS; not the Network Office.
	Looking further ahead: NANT Symposium: *Lessons Learned from COVID-19: Preparing for a Future Pandemic* Thursday, September 17, 2020 \| 2:00 PM ET Click here for more information including agenda Register American Society of Nephrology (ASN) 2020 Diabetic Kidney Disease Collaborative Roundtable Series Goal-Directed Medical Therapies for Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease Leading experts in the care of individuals with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) will describe the new standard of care for DKD, discuss the clinical indications for SGLT2 inhibitors, and consider payment issues associated with new therapies. The session will conclude with a roundtable discussion of key questions. Tuesday, September 29, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register New Approaches to Transform Outcomes for Kidney Disease and Heart Disease in Patients with Diabetes Clinical experts will review the latest guidelines for both kidney disease and heart disease, and discuss the most recent trials and promising therapies. A roundtable of experts from nephrology, cardiology, and endocrinology will consider implications for diabetes, kidney and heart disease treatment in 2021. Thursday, December 10, 2020 \| 4:00 PM ET Register

August 10	HHS/ASPR COVID-19 Clinical Rounds Lifesaving Treatment and Clinical Operations: ECMO Update Tuesday, August 11, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register If you miss a HHS/ASPR COVID-19 Clinical Round session, recordings of past events are available online.
	HHS Telemedicine Hack The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has put together a 10-week learning community to accelerate telemedicine implementation to ambulatory providers called “HHS Telemedicine Hack.” Key components include: Five teleECHO sessions on key topics (e.g., workflows, documentation, reimbursement) highlighting best practices and case studies from the field Five virtual “office hour” discussion panels with case presenters, government agencies, topical experts, and stakeholder associations responding to your questions Inter-session peer-to-peer learning facilitated via virtual discussion boards and ad hoc interest groups CME/CEU credits are available for attending, at no cost to participants Wednesdays starting July 22, 2020 through September 23, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Click here for more information including agenda Register for any or all dates
	CMS Stakeholder Engagement Call Dialysis Organizations Wednesday, August 12, 2020 \| 5:30 PM ET Register Toll Free Attendee Dial-In: 833-614-0820; Access Passcode: 1027088
	Looking ahead to next week and beyond: American Society of Nephrology (ASN) 2020 Diabetic Kidney Disease Collaborative Roundtable Series Management of Diabetes and Kidney Disease through COVID-19 Detail the care needs and the patient experience managing diabetes and kidney disease during the COVID-19 pandemic. Outline frequent patient concerns, and provide strategies for maintaining health. Tuesday, August 18, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register Goal-Directed Medical Therapies for Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease Leading experts in the care of individuals with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) will describe the new standard of care for DKD, discuss the clinical indications for SGLT2 inhibitors, and consider payment issues associated with new therapies. The session will conclude with a roundtable discussion of key questions. Tuesday, September 29, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register New Approaches to Transform Outcomes for Kidney Disease and Heart Disease in Patients with Diabetes Clinical experts will review the latest guidelines for both kidney disease and heart disease, and discuss the most recent trials and promising therapies. A roundtable of experts from nephrology, cardiology, and endocrinology will consider implications for diabetes, kidney and heart disease treatment in 2021. Thursday, December 10, 2020 \| 4:00 PM ET Register
	Looking ahead to September: NANT Symposium: *Lessons Learned from COVID-19: Preparing for a Future Pandemic* Thursday, September 17, 2020 \| 2:00 PM ET Click here for more information including agenda Register

August 3	HHS/ASPR COVID-19 Clinical Rounds EMS Education Issues During COVID-19 Monday, August 3, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register Special Session - Transitions of Care: From Acute Care To Long Term Care Tuesday, August 4, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register Emergency Department: Patient Care and Clinical Operations Thursday, August 6, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register If you miss a HHS/ASPR COVID-19 Clinical Round session, recordings of past events are available online.
	HHS Telemedicine Hack The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has put together a 10-week learning community to accelerate telemedicine implementation to ambulatory providers called “HHS Telemedicine Hack.” Key components include: Five teleECHO sessions on key topics (e.g., workflows, documentation, reimbursement) highlighting best practices and case studies from the field Five virtual “office hour” discussion panels with case presenters, government agencies, topical experts, and stakeholder associations responding to your questions Inter-session peer-to-peer learning facilitated via virtual discussion boards and ad hoc interest groups CME/CEU credits are available for attending, at no cost to participants Wednesdays starting July 22, 2020 through September 23, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Click here for more information including agenda Register for any or all dates
	CMS COVID-19 Quikinar Event COVID-19: Challenges with Dialysis Access During COVID-19 (Provider Event) Wednesday, August 5, 2020 \| 5:00 PM ET Register
	AAKP 3^rd Annual Public Policy Summit – VIRTUAL SUMMIT Thursday, August 6, 2020 \| 10:00 AM ET Agenda Register
	Looking ahead to next week: CMS Stakeholder Engagement Call Dialysis Organizations Wednesday, August 12, 2020 \| 5:30 PM ET Register Toll Free Attendee Dial-In: 833-614-0820; Access Passcode: 1027088
	Looking ahead to September: NANT Symposium: *Lessons Learned from COVID-19: Preparing for a Future Pandemic* Thursday, September 17, 2020 \| 2:00 PM ET Click here for more information including agenda Register

	For Patients
August 31	Looking ahead: CMS COVID-19 Quikinar Event Choosing a Kidney Transplant during COVID-19 (Patient Event) Tuesday, September 8, 2020 \| 4:00 PM ET Register American Society of Nephrology (ASN) 2020 Diabetic Kidney Disease Collaborative Roundtable Series Goal-Directed Medical Therapies for Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease Leading experts in the care of individuals with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) will describe the new standard of care for DKD, discuss the clinical indications for SGLT2 inhibitors, and consider payment issues associated with new therapies. The session will conclude with a roundtable discussion of key questions. Tuesday, September 29, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register New Approaches to Transform Outcomes for Kidney Disease and Heart Disease in Patients with Diabetes Clinical experts will review the latest guidelines for both kidney disease and heart disease, and discuss the most recent trials and promising therapies. A roundtable of experts from nephrology, cardiology, and endocrinology will consider implications for diabetes, kidney and heart disease treatment in 2021. Thursday, December 10, 2020 \| 4:00 PM ET Register

August 24	*CMS Medicare Care Compare* Pre-View Webinar** Care Compare on Medicare.gov standardizes 8-existing provider comparison sites in an effort to offer users a more streamlined compare experience, improving their ability to find information about doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare services. This webinar will preview Care Compare to give partners an opportunity to learn about it before I is launched on Medicare.gov. Monday, August 24, 2020 \| 2:00 PM ET Register Space is limited. Upon registration, you’ll be sent an email and an appointment. This is will come from CMS; not the Network Office.
	AAKP Healthline Coronavirus and Kidney Patients Update - A CDC Expert Webinar hosted by AAKP Tuesday, August 25, 2020 \| 1:00 PM ET Register
	CMS COVID-19 Quikinar Event Staying Safe in a Multigenerational Home (Patient Event) Tuesday, August 25, 2020 \| 4:00 PM ET Register
	National Kidney Foundation and the Living Legacy Foundation Joint Virtual Patient Symposium What Does Organ Donation Mean In Our Community? Topics will include The Decision Project; Big Ask Big Give; Life as a 45 Year Kidney Recipient with breakout session options including: COVID-19; Let’s Talk About It: An Intimate Discussion About Organ Donation; Can My Gout Impact My Kidneys?; and Why Home Dialysis During a Pandemic? Tuesday, August 25, 2020 \| 6:00 PM ET Register
	Looking ahead: American Society of Nephrology (ASN) 2020 Diabetic Kidney Disease Collaborative Roundtable Series Goal-Directed Medical Therapies for Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease Leading experts in the care of individuals with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) will describe the new standard of care for DKD, discuss the clinical indications for SGLT2 inhibitors, and consider payment issues associated with new therapies. The session will conclude with a roundtable discussion of key questions. Tuesday, September 29, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register New Approaches to Transform Outcomes for Kidney Disease and Heart Disease in Patients with Diabetes Clinical experts will review the latest guidelines for both kidney disease and heart disease, and discuss the most recent trials and promising therapies. A roundtable of experts from nephrology, cardiology, and endocrinology will consider implications for diabetes, kidney and heart disease treatment in 2021. Thursday, December 10, 2020 \| 4:00 PM ET Register

August 17	American Society of Nephrology (ASN) 2020 Diabetic Kidney Disease Collaborative Roundtable Series Management of Diabetes and Kidney Disease through COVID-19 Detail the care needs and the patient experience managing diabetes and kidney disease during the COVID-19 pandemic. Outline frequent patient concerns, and provide strategies for maintaining health. Tuesday, August 18, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register
	Looking ahead to next week: *CMS Medicare Care Compare* Pre-View Webinar** Care Compare on Medicare.gov standardizes 8-existing provider comparison sites in an effort to offer users a more streamlined compare experience, improving their ability to find information about doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare services. This webinar will preview Care Compare to give partners an opportunity to learn about it before I is launched on Medicare.gov. Monday, August 24, 2020 \| 2:00 PM ET Register Space is limited. Upon registration, you’ll be sent an email and an appointment. This is will come from CMS; not the Network Office. AAKP Healthline Event Coronavirus and Kidney Patients Update - A CDC Expert Webinar hosted by AAKP Tuesday, August 25, 2020 \| 1:00 PM ET Register CMS COVID-19 Quikinar Event Staying Safe in a Multigenerational Home (Patient Event) Tuesday, August 25, 2020 \| 4:00 PM ET Register
	Looking futher ahead: American Society of Nephrology (ASN) 2020 Diabetic Kidney Disease Collaborative Roundtable Series Goal-Directed Medical Therapies for Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease Leading experts in the care of individuals with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) will describe the new standard of care for DKD, discuss the clinical indications for SGLT2 inhibitors, and consider payment issues associated with new therapies. The session will conclude with a roundtable discussion of key questions. Tuesday, September 29, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register New Approaches to Transform Outcomes for Kidney Disease and Heart Disease in Patients with Diabetes Clinical experts will review the latest guidelines for both kidney disease and heart disease, and discuss the most recent trials and promising therapies. A roundtable of experts from nephrology, cardiology, and endocrinology will consider implications for diabetes, kidney and heart disease treatment in 2021. Thursday, December 10, 2020 \| 4:00 PM ET Register

August 10	CMS COVID-19 Quikinar Event Health and Safety at Work During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Patient Event) Tuesday, August 11, 2020 \| 4:00 PM ET Register
	Looking ahead to next week and beyond: American Society of Nephrology (ASN) 2020 Diabetic Kidney Disease Collaborative Roundtable Series Management of Diabetes and Kidney Disease through COVID-19 Detail the care needs and the patient experience managing diabetes and kidney disease during the COVID-19 pandemic. Outline frequent patient concerns, and provide strategies for maintaining health. Tuesday, August 18, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register Goal-Directed Medical Therapies for Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease Leading experts in the care of individuals with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) will describe the new standard of care for DKD, discuss the clinical indications for SGLT2 inhibitors, and consider payment issues associated with new therapies. The session will conclude with a roundtable discussion of key questions. Tuesday, September 29, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register New Approaches to Transform Outcomes for Kidney Disease and Heart Disease in Patients with Diabetes Clinical experts will review the latest guidelines for both kidney disease and heart disease, and discuss the most recent trials and promising therapies. A roundtable of experts from nephrology, cardiology, and endocrinology will consider implications for diabetes, kidney and heart disease treatment in 2021. Thursday, December 10, 2020 \| 4:00 PM ET Register

August 3	American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) 3^rd Annual Public Policy Summit – VIRTUAL SUMMIT Thursday, August 6, 2020 \| 10:00 AM ET Agenda Register
	AAKP & Kindness for Kidneys International Announce Maryland Patient Support Group Virtual Meetings A Maryland support group hosted by Kindness for Kidneys International in conjunction with AAKP is meeting virtually at least through the fall. Anyone with kidney disease is welcome to attend! Next event: Sunday, August 9, 2020 \| 3:30 PM ET Join via Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6400467833 Meeting ID: 640 046 7833 Dial by phone: 301 715 8592

	For Staff
August 31	HHS/ASPR COVID-19 Clinical Rounds Critical Care: Lifesaving Treatment and Clinical Operations Tuesday, September 1, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register Emergency Department: Wildfires and COVID-19 Thursday, September 3, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register If you miss a HHS/ASPR COVID-19 Clinical Round session, recordings of past events are available online
	Project ECHO/AHRQ Special Webinar Mini Series: Nursing Home Best Practices During the COVID-19 Pandemic This series was developed in response to the need for clinical practices that will help protect nursing-home residents, as we deal with COVID-19. Each webinar event will include conversations lead by frontline professionals, who bring their experience forward in an effort to help you learn real-time best practices designed to keep your nursing-home facility safe from COVID-19 infection. Each session will include a brief lecture and a Q & A session. Learn More about Series Recent Study on Infection in Skilled Nursing Facilities and Telehealth in the Time of COVID Wednesday, September 2, 2020 \| 1:30 PM ET Register
	CMS COVID-19 Quikinar Event Telemedicine in Nephrology (Provider Event) Wednesday, September 2, 2020 \| 3:00 PM ET Register
	HHS Telemedicine Hack The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has put together a 10-week learning community to accelerate telemedicine implementation to ambulatory providers called “HHS Telemedicine Hack.” Key components include: Five teleECHO sessions on key topics (e.g., workflows, documentation, reimbursement) highlighting best practices and case studies from the field Five virtual “office hour” discussion panels with case presenters, government agencies, topical experts, and stakeholder associations responding to your questions Inter-session peer-to-peer learning facilitated via virtual discussion boards and ad hoc interest groups CME/CEU credits are available for attending, at no cost to participants Wednesdays starting July 22, 2020 through September 23, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Click here for more information including agenda Register for any or all dates
	Looking ahead: NANT Symposium: *Lessons Learned from COVID-19: Preparing for a Future Pandemic* Thursday, September 17, 2020 \| 2:00 PM ET Click here for more information including agenda Register American Society of Nephrology (ASN) 2020 Diabetic Kidney Disease Collaborative Roundtable Series Goal-Directed Medical Therapies for Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease Leading experts in the care of individuals with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) will describe the new standard of care for DKD, discuss the clinical indications for SGLT2 inhibitors, and consider payment issues associated with new therapies. The session will conclude with a roundtable discussion of key questions. Tuesday, September 29, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register New Approaches to Transform Outcomes for Kidney Disease and Heart Disease in Patients with Diabetes Clinical experts will review the latest guidelines for both kidney disease and heart disease, and discuss the most recent trials and promising therapies. A roundtable of experts from nephrology, cardiology, and endocrinology will consider implications for diabetes, kidney and heart disease treatment in 2021. Thursday, December 10, 2020 \| 4:00 PM ET Register

August 24	*CMS Medicare Care Compare* Pre-View Webinar** Care Compare on Medicare.gov standardizes 8-existing provider comparison sites in an effort to offer users a more streamlined compare experience, improving their ability to find information about doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare services. This webinar will preview Care Compare to give partners an opportunity to learn about it before I is launched on Medicare.gov. Monday, August 24, 2020 \| 2:00 PM ET Register Space is limited. Upon registration, you’ll be sent an email and an appointment. This is will come from CMS; not the Network Office.
	Project ECHO/AHRQ Special Webinar Mini Series: Nursing Home Best Practices During the COVID-19 Pandemic This series was developed in response to the need for clinical practices that will help protect nursing-home residents, as we deal with COVID-19. Each webinar event will include conversations lead by frontline professionals, who bring their experience forward in an effort to help you learn real-time best practices designed to keep your nursing-home facility safe from COVID-19 infection. Each session will include a brief lecture and a Q & A session. Learn More about Series Series Sessions: Optimizing Clinical Care in the Time of COVID in Skilled Nursing Facilities Tuesday, August 25, 2020 \| 1:30 PM ET Register The Latest News on Testing, Cohorting, and Critical Infection Prevention Strategies Wednesday, August 26, 2020 \| 1:30 PM ET Register Recent Study on Infection in Skilled Nursing Facilities and Telehealth in the Time of COVID Wednesday, September 2, 2020 \| 1:30 PM ET Register
	*Maintaining Emotional Balance in an Unbalancing Time* Webinar Event Join Drs. Dale Lupu and Liz Anderson, during this web-based workshop as they discuss how providers can respond to hard questions and emotional distress about COVID-19 from dialysis patients and/or their families. Presenters will discuss strategies for responding to anxiety and fear, the dialysis facility as a source of stability, and ways to honor the memory of patients who have passed. This event offers all social workers and nurses who attend 100% of the event, 1.0 continuing education (CE) credit for participation.* *Anyone seeking CE credit must pre-register, provide his/her professional license number, and attend 100% of the entire event, in order to be eligible. Wednesday, August 26, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register
	HHS Telemedicine Hack The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has put together a 10-week learning community to accelerate telemedicine implementation to ambulatory providers called “HHS Telemedicine Hack.” Key components include: Five teleECHO sessions on key topics (e.g., workflows, documentation, reimbursement) highlighting best practices and case studies from the field Five virtual “office hour” discussion panels with case presenters, government agencies, topical experts, and stakeholder associations responding to your questions Inter-session peer-to-peer learning facilitated via virtual discussion boards and ad hoc interest groups CME/CEU credits are available for attending, at no cost to participants Wednesdays starting July 22, 2020 through September 23, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Click here for more information including agenda Register for any or all dates
	Looking ahead to next week: HHS/ASPR COVID-19 Clinical Rounds Critical Care: Lifesaving Treatment and Clinical Operations Tuesday, September 1, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register Emergency Department: Wildfires and COVID-19 Thursday, September 3, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register If you miss a HHS/ASPR COVID-19 Clinical Round session, recordings of past events are available online CMS COVID-19 Quikinar Event Telemedicine in Nephrology (Provider Event) Wednesday, September 2, 2020 \| 3:00 PM ET Register
	Looking further ahead: NANT Symposium: *Lessons Learned from COVID-19: Preparing for a Future Pandemic* Thursday, September 17, 2020 \| 2:00 PM ET Click here for more information including agenda Register American Society of Nephrology (ASN) 2020 Diabetic Kidney Disease Collaborative Roundtable Series Goal-Directed Medical Therapies for Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease Leading experts in the care of individuals with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) will describe the new standard of care for DKD, discuss the clinical indications for SGLT2 inhibitors, and consider payment issues associated with new therapies. The session will conclude with a roundtable discussion of key questions. Tuesday, September 29, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register New Approaches to Transform Outcomes for Kidney Disease and Heart Disease in Patients with Diabetes Clinical experts will review the latest guidelines for both kidney disease and heart disease, and discuss the most recent trials and promising therapies. A roundtable of experts from nephrology, cardiology, and endocrinology will consider implications for diabetes, kidney and heart disease treatment in 2021. Thursday, December 10, 2020 \| 4:00 PM ET Register

August 17	HHS/ASPR COVID-19 Clinical Rounds Critical Care: Lifesaving Treatment and Clinical Operations Tuesday, August 18, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register Emergency Department: Wildfires and COVID-19 Thursday, August 20, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register If you miss a HHS/ASPR COVID-19 Clinical Round session, recordings of past events are available online.
	HHS Telemedicine Hack The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has put together a 10-week learning community to accelerate telemedicine implementation to ambulatory providers called “HHS Telemedicine Hack.” Key components include: Five teleECHO sessions on key topics (e.g., workflows, documentation, reimbursement) highlighting best practices and case studies from the field Five virtual “office hour” discussion panels with case presenters, government agencies, topical experts, and stakeholder associations responding to your questions Inter-session peer-to-peer learning facilitated via virtual discussion boards and ad hoc interest groups CME/CEU credits are available for attending, at no cost to participants Wednesdays starting July 22, 2020 through September 23, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Click here for more information including agenda Register for any or all dates
	American Society of Nephrology (ASN) 2020 Diabetic Kidney Disease Collaborative Roundtable Series Management of Diabetes and Kidney Disease through COVID-19 Detail the care needs and the patient experience managing diabetes and kidney disease during the COVID-19 pandemic. Outline frequent patient concerns, and provide strategies for maintaining health. Tuesday, August 18, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register
	CMS COVID-19 Quikinar Event Home Dialysis in the COVID-19 Era: The Bittersweet Combo (Provider Event) Wednesday, August 19, 2020 \| 3:00 PM ET Register
	NKF Virtual Renal Roundtable Lecture Series GOUT: A Chronic Systemic Disease of the Kidney with Rheumatological Manifestations (for Physicians) Wednesday, August 19, 2020 \| 6:00 PM ET Register
	Looking ahead to next week: *CMS Medicare Care Compare* Pre-View Webinar** Care Compare on Medicare.gov standardizes 8-existing provider comparison sites in an effort to offer users a more streamlined compare experience, improving their ability to find information about doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare services. This webinar will preview Care Compare to give partners an opportunity to learn about it before I is launched on Medicare.gov. Monday, August 24, 2020 \| 2:00 PM ET Register Space is limited. Upon registration, you’ll be sent an email and an appointment. This is will come from CMS; not the Network Office.
	Looking further ahead: NANT Symposium: *Lessons Learned from COVID-19: Preparing for a Future Pandemic* Thursday, September 17, 2020 \| 2:00 PM ET Click here for more information including agenda Register American Society of Nephrology (ASN) 2020 Diabetic Kidney Disease Collaborative Roundtable Series Goal-Directed Medical Therapies for Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease Leading experts in the care of individuals with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) will describe the new standard of care for DKD, discuss the clinical indications for SGLT2 inhibitors, and consider payment issues associated with new therapies. The session will conclude with a roundtable discussion of key questions. Tuesday, September 29, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register New Approaches to Transform Outcomes for Kidney Disease and Heart Disease in Patients with Diabetes Clinical experts will review the latest guidelines for both kidney disease and heart disease, and discuss the most recent trials and promising therapies. A roundtable of experts from nephrology, cardiology, and endocrinology will consider implications for diabetes, kidney and heart disease treatment in 2021. Thursday, December 10, 2020 \| 4:00 PM ET Register

August 10	HHS/ASPR COVID-19 Clinical Rounds Lifesaving Treatment and Clinical Operations: ECMO Update Tuesday, August 11, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register If you miss a HHS/ASPR COVID-19 Clinical Round session, recordings of past events are available online.
	HHS Telemedicine Hack The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has put together a 10-week learning community to accelerate telemedicine implementation to ambulatory providers called “HHS Telemedicine Hack.” Key components include: Five teleECHO sessions on key topics (e.g., workflows, documentation, reimbursement) highlighting best practices and case studies from the field Five virtual “office hour” discussion panels with case presenters, government agencies, topical experts, and stakeholder associations responding to your questions Inter-session peer-to-peer learning facilitated via virtual discussion boards and ad hoc interest groups CME/CEU credits are available for attending, at no cost to participants Wednesdays starting July 22, 2020 through September 23, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Click here for more information including agenda Register for any or all dates
	CMS Stakeholder Engagement Call Dialysis Organizations Wednesday, August 12, 2020 \| 5:30 PM ET Register Toll Free Attendee Dial-In: 833-614-0820; Access Passcode: 1027088
	Looking ahead to next week and beyond: American Society of Nephrology (ASN) 2020 Diabetic Kidney Disease Collaborative Roundtable Series Management of Diabetes and Kidney Disease through COVID-19 Detail the care needs and the patient experience managing diabetes and kidney disease during the COVID-19 pandemic. Outline frequent patient concerns, and provide strategies for maintaining health. Tuesday, August 18, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register Goal-Directed Medical Therapies for Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease Leading experts in the care of individuals with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) will describe the new standard of care for DKD, discuss the clinical indications for SGLT2 inhibitors, and consider payment issues associated with new therapies. The session will conclude with a roundtable discussion of key questions. Tuesday, September 29, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register New Approaches to Transform Outcomes for Kidney Disease and Heart Disease in Patients with Diabetes Clinical experts will review the latest guidelines for both kidney disease and heart disease, and discuss the most recent trials and promising therapies. A roundtable of experts from nephrology, cardiology, and endocrinology will consider implications for diabetes, kidney and heart disease treatment in 2021. Thursday, December 10, 2020 \| 4:00 PM ET Register
	Looking ahead to September: NANT Symposium: *Lessons Learned from COVID-19: Preparing for a Future Pandemic* Thursday, September 17, 2020 \| 2:00 PM ET Click here for more information including agenda Register

August 3	HHS/ASPR COVID-19 Clinical Rounds EMS Education Issues During COVID-19 Monday, August 3, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register Special Session - Transitions of Care: From Acute Care To Long Term Care Tuesday, August 4, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register Emergency Department: Patient Care and Clinical Operations Thursday, August 6, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Register If you miss a HHS/ASPR COVID-19 Clinical Round session, recordings of past events are available online.
	HHS Telemedicine Hack The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has put together a 10-week learning community to accelerate telemedicine implementation to ambulatory providers called “HHS Telemedicine Hack.” Key components include: Five teleECHO sessions on key topics (e.g., workflows, documentation, reimbursement) highlighting best practices and case studies from the field Five virtual “office hour” discussion panels with case presenters, government agencies, topical experts, and stakeholder associations responding to your questions Inter-session peer-to-peer learning facilitated via virtual discussion boards and ad hoc interest groups CME/CEU credits are available for attending, at no cost to participants Wednesdays starting July 22, 2020 through September 23, 2020 \| 12:00 PM ET Click here for more information including agenda Register for any or all dates
	CMS COVID-19 Quikinar Event COVID-19: Challenges with Dialysis Access During COVID-19 (Provider Event) Wednesday, August 5, 2020 \| 5:00 PM ET Register
	AAKP 3^rd Annual Public Policy Summit – VIRTUAL SUMMIT Thursday, August 6, 2020 \| 10:00 AM ET Agenda Register
	Looking ahead to next week: CMS Stakeholder Engagement Call Dialysis Organizations Wednesday, August 12, 2020 \| 5:30 PM ET Register Toll Free Attendee Dial-In: 833-614-0820; Access Passcode: 1027088
	Looking ahead to September: NANT Symposium: *Lessons Learned from COVID-19: Preparing for a Future Pandemic* Thursday, September 17, 2020 \| 2:00 PM ET Click here for more information including agenda Register

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