About 15% of adults have chronic kidney disease. It’s most common in Medicare patients and disproportionately affects Black, American Indian/Alaskan Native, and Hispanic patients. During National Kidney Month, learn about preventive services, and find out how to advance health equity.
Medicare covers preventive services for the 2 most common causes of chronic kidney disease: diabetes and high blood pressure.
More Information:
- Medicare Preventive Services educational tool
- CMS Office of Minority Health, Health Observances webpage
- Preventive & Screening Services webpage: Get information for your patients
