Renal Physicians Association
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The Renal Physicians Association (RPA) is an association representing nephrology
Nephrology
Nephrology is a branch of internal medicine and pediatrics dealing with the study of the function and diseases of the kidney.-Scope of the specialty:...

 professionals in the United States. RPA was founded in 1973 and headquartered in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, Maryland
Rockville is the county seat of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It is a major incorporated city in the central part of Montgomery County and forms part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. The 2010 U.S...

. Their members are committed to improving the care of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and related disorders

RPA educates policymakers about issues that affect both patients and nephrology
Nephrology
Nephrology is a branch of internal medicine and pediatrics dealing with the study of the function and diseases of the kidney.-Scope of the specialty:...

 practices. They also work with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on regulatory policies.
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