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March Is National Kidney Month
EmblemHealth·Endocrinology, Nephrology, Family Medicine +2 more·Provider News
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
EmblemHealth is promoting National Kidney Month awareness and emphasizing the importance of urine albumin-creatinine ratio (uACR) testing for early kidney disease detection, particularly for diabetes patients. The policy provides educational guidance on annual kidney health evaluations and patient resources.
Action Required
No immediate billing changes required. Consider reviewing current kidney health screening protocols and ensure proper documentation for annual kidney evaluations in diabetic patients. Providers may want to incorporate the educational resources into patient education materials.