The American Kidney Fund has named Pranav Garimella as its first chief medical officer. Evergreen Nephrology has raised $130 million in capital to expand its value-based care model for kidney disease. Listen to the discussion of Chapter 16 of Dr. Burton Rose's book, focused on edematous states. A global review noted changes in kidney care delivery but revealed gaps in access to kidney replacement therapies. Effects of SGLT2 inhibitors on renal outcomes in patients with CKD, heart failure, and type 2 diabetes were examined. Researchers evaluated the efficacy of sparsentan in a subset of patients with genetic focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. Len Usvyat spoke with Nephrology Times about the use of artificial intelligence in kidney care. The Filtrate rerecorded their episode on the PRAECIS trial regarding a blood test for preeclampsia due to listener feedback. Finerenone did not modify kidney outcomes but reduced albuminuria and risk of new-onset macroalbuminuria in patients with HF. The American Association of Kidney Patients will host its 7th Annual Policy Summit on November 20, 2024. Hurricane damage at Baxter's North Carolina facility continues to impact peritoneal dialysis fluid supplies. ASN President Deidra Crews called to redefine the standard of care and address disparities in kidney care. Quris-AI will integrate Nortis' Kidney-on-Chip technology with its Bio-AI Clinical Platform after an asset acquisition. A study examined whether restarting RASi after discontinuation would improve kidney outcomes. Judo Bio recently launched with a focus on delivering precision genetic medicines to the kidney. The American Society of Nephrology has launched the Glomerular Diseases Collaborative. The CMMI renewed its contract with Phreesia to use the Patient Activation Measure to support the Kidney Care Choices Model. The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) has launched a fellowship program to honor outstanding nephrology nurses. Michael Spigler of the American Kidney Fund spoke with Nephrology Times about the Unknown Causes of Kidney Disease Project. Researchers examined rates of incident dialysis and acute kidney injury among patients after heart failure hospitalization.