42 USC 280g-6 - Chronic kidney disease initiatives

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 280g–6.

Chronic kidney disease initiatives

(a)

In general

The Secretary shall establish pilot projects to—

(1)

increase public and medical community awareness (particularly of those who treat patients with diabetes and hypertension) regarding chronic kidney disease, focusing on prevention;

(2)

increase screening for chronic kidney disease, focusing on Medicare beneficiaries at risk of chronic kidney disease; and

(3)

enhance surveillance systems to better assess the prevalence and incidence of chronic kidney disease.

(b)

Scope and duration

(1)

Scope

(2)

Duration

(c)

Evaluation and report

(d)

Authorization of appropriations

(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, § 399R, as added Pub. L. 110–275, title I, § 152(a), July 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 2551.)

cite as: 42 USC 280g-6