Rob Blaser
@robertblaser.bsky.social
Health policy analyst focusing on kidney care delivery issues, competent home cook, DC area sports fan. He/him. #NephSky
I realize folks have probably heard this elsewhere, but it looks like the shutdown will likely end very soon, if not tonight then tomorrow. The good health policy news is that the telehealth flexibilities will be extended until January 30 and made retroactive back to October 1. (1)
November 12, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I realize folks have probably heard this elsewhere, but it looks like the shutdown will likely end very soon, if not tonight then tomorrow. The good health policy news is that the telehealth flexibilities will be extended until January 30 and made retroactive back to October 1. (1)
Folks, the final rule for the 2026 Medicare Fee Schedule was released tonight, and it appears to have been finalized almost exactly as it was proposed. (1)
November 1, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Folks, the final rule for the 2026 Medicare Fee Schedule was released tonight, and it appears to have been finalized almost exactly as it was proposed. (1)
@rpanephrology leaders strategizing about RPA’s Capitol Hill Day tomorrow. Over drinks.
October 9, 2025 at 11:12 PM
@rpanephrology leaders strategizing about RPA’s Capitol Hill Day tomorrow. Over drinks.
Folks, there is a lot of chatter among nephrology practices about whether the telehealth flexibilities and thus the ability to provide services via those means will end on September 30. (1)
September 25, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Folks, there is a lot of chatter among nephrology practices about whether the telehealth flexibilities and thus the ability to provide services via those means will end on September 30. (1)
NEPHROLOGY NURSES, YOU ROCK!!! Happy Nephrology Nurses Week to all of the heroes out there providing great care to persons with kidney disease, can't wait to spend time with our friends at the American Nephrology Nurses Association next week. Thanks for everything y'all do!
September 18, 2025 at 12:18 PM
NEPHROLOGY NURSES, YOU ROCK!!! Happy Nephrology Nurses Week to all of the heroes out there providing great care to persons with kidney disease, can't wait to spend time with our friends at the American Nephrology Nurses Association next week. Thanks for everything y'all do!
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You know that scene in an action movie when the bad guy runs through the kitchen of a restaurant and pulls down all the pots and pans behind him to slow down his pursuers? We're in that part of the Trump presidency.
July 23, 2025 at 9:45 PM
You know that scene in an action movie when the bad guy runs through the kitchen of a restaurant and pulls down all the pots and pans behind him to slow down his pursuers? We're in that part of the Trump presidency.
Folks, the proposed rule for the 2026 Medicare Fee Schedule came out on Monday, with two primary headlines. The first is that there are now two conversion factors (CFs--with the conversion factor being the multiplier expressed as a dollar figure through which physician (1)
July 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Folks, the proposed rule for the 2026 Medicare Fee Schedule came out on Monday, with two primary headlines. The first is that there are now two conversion factors (CFs--with the conversion factor being the multiplier expressed as a dollar figure through which physician (1)
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I’m gonna post this every day so nobody forgets exactly who Pedophile Trump is and why the Epstein files have suddenly disappeared.
July 16, 2025 at 11:35 AM
I’m gonna post this every day so nobody forgets exactly who Pedophile Trump is and why the Epstein files have suddenly disappeared.
The proposed rule for the 2026 ESRD prospective Payment System came out Monday evening, and it contained few surprises, highlights include: For CY 2026, CMS proposes to increase the PPS base rate to $281.06, which CMS expects would increase total payments to all ESRD facilities by 1.9%. (1)
July 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The proposed rule for the 2026 ESRD prospective Payment System came out Monday evening, and it contained few surprises, highlights include: For CY 2026, CMS proposes to increase the PPS base rate to $281.06, which CMS expects would increase total payments to all ESRD facilities by 1.9%. (1)
So folks, the proposed rule for the 2026 Medicare Fee Schedule is still at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), so the usual pre-July 4th holiday release would seem to be in doubt (although it has happened late on July 3rd numerous times).
June 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
So folks, the proposed rule for the 2026 Medicare Fee Schedule is still at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), so the usual pre-July 4th holiday release would seem to be in doubt (although it has happened late on July 3rd numerous times).
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When you think about this, it's actually crazy. A snap of a finger.
Black people had to fight in the courts for a century after slavery to get our basic rights in America. White people simply decided “DEI is racist” and with a snap of a finger all the equity programs are gone. Nobody had to go to court,nobody had to prove disparate impact… just vibes.
June 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
When you think about this, it's actually crazy. A snap of a finger.
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Inflation was not the fault of Biden policies, it was declining w/the economy better here than any other globally. Unemployment was low, wages for the lowest earning employees rising. Where was the “objective” media’s effort to set voters straight?
June 3, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Inflation was not the fault of Biden policies, it was declining w/the economy better here than any other globally. Unemployment was low, wages for the lowest earning employees rising. Where was the “objective” media’s effort to set voters straight?
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It’s a wrap!! RPA 2025 Annual Meeting was one for the books. Thanks to everyone who attended. Looking forward to 2026 in Atlanta!! #rpa2025
April 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
It’s a wrap!! RPA 2025 Annual Meeting was one for the books. Thanks to everyone who attended. Looking forward to 2026 in Atlanta!! #rpa2025
The RPA leadership brain trust, plus me, with Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV) at the RPA PAC Reception as part of our Annual Meeting.
April 5, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The RPA leadership brain trust, plus me, with Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV) at the RPA PAC Reception as part of our Annual Meeting.
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The Government Affairs Committee is the hot ticket.
One of the biggest and most important things RPA does is policy advocacy for Nephrologists.
@renalphysicians.bsky.social #nephsky @robertblaser.bsky.social
One of the biggest and most important things RPA does is policy advocacy for Nephrologists.
@renalphysicians.bsky.social #nephsky @robertblaser.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 12:35 AM
The Government Affairs Committee is the hot ticket.
One of the biggest and most important things RPA does is policy advocacy for Nephrologists.
@renalphysicians.bsky.social #nephsky @robertblaser.bsky.social
One of the biggest and most important things RPA does is policy advocacy for Nephrologists.
@renalphysicians.bsky.social #nephsky @robertblaser.bsky.social
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What does RPA membership get you?
How about some of the best Coding and Billing information out there.
The rockstar team of Amanda Crouch , Shaun Conlon , and @robertblaser.bsky.social is playing to a full house (200+) this morning.
#RPA25
@renalphysicians.bsky.social
#nephrology
#nephsky
How about some of the best Coding and Billing information out there.
The rockstar team of Amanda Crouch , Shaun Conlon , and @robertblaser.bsky.social is playing to a full house (200+) this morning.
#RPA25
@renalphysicians.bsky.social
#nephrology
#nephsky
April 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
What does RPA membership get you?
How about some of the best Coding and Billing information out there.
The rockstar team of Amanda Crouch , Shaun Conlon , and @robertblaser.bsky.social is playing to a full house (200+) this morning.
#RPA25
@renalphysicians.bsky.social
#nephrology
#nephsky
How about some of the best Coding and Billing information out there.
The rockstar team of Amanda Crouch , Shaun Conlon , and @robertblaser.bsky.social is playing to a full house (200+) this morning.
#RPA25
@renalphysicians.bsky.social
#nephrology
#nephsky
Just got done introducing the speakers at the RPA Coding and Billing Seminar, one of the critically important activities that RPA performs. #RPA2025
April 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Just got done introducing the speakers at the RPA Coding and Billing Seminar, one of the critically important activities that RPA performs. #RPA2025
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The Medicare telehealth flexabilities have been extended until September- but we need a permanent fix.
Encourage your senators and reps to make the telehealth flexabilities permanent.
@schatz.bsky.social @repjasmine.bsky.social @aoc.bsky.social
#nephsky #telehealth
Encourage your senators and reps to make the telehealth flexabilities permanent.
@schatz.bsky.social @repjasmine.bsky.social @aoc.bsky.social
#nephsky #telehealth
March 26, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The Medicare telehealth flexabilities have been extended until September- but we need a permanent fix.
Encourage your senators and reps to make the telehealth flexabilities permanent.
@schatz.bsky.social @repjasmine.bsky.social @aoc.bsky.social
#nephsky #telehealth
Encourage your senators and reps to make the telehealth flexabilities permanent.
@schatz.bsky.social @repjasmine.bsky.social @aoc.bsky.social
#nephsky #telehealth
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March 17, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Your gift to the ASPN Foundation helps to support travel grants for trainees to help recruit and retain pediatric nephrologists! Your gift will be matched by ASPN Foundation Board Member Sharon Lagas up to a total of $2500 during National Kidney Month. aspneph.app.neoncrm.com/forms/alport...
March 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Your gift to the ASPN Foundation helps to support travel grants for trainees to help recruit and retain pediatric nephrologists! Your gift will be matched by ASPN Foundation Board Member Sharon Lagas up to a total of $2500 during National Kidney Month. aspneph.app.neoncrm.com/forms/alport...
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Elon Musk's Cruella de Vil of a mother has encouraged him to sue a journalist who referenced his Nazi salute at Trump's inauguration.
Threatening to sue journalists when they report your bad acts is designed to make them scared to criticize you.
Musk is only for free speech when it serves him.
Threatening to sue journalists when they report your bad acts is designed to make them scared to criticize you.
Musk is only for free speech when it serves him.
January 29, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Elon Musk's Cruella de Vil of a mother has encouraged him to sue a journalist who referenced his Nazi salute at Trump's inauguration.
Threatening to sue journalists when they report your bad acts is designed to make them scared to criticize you.
Musk is only for free speech when it serves him.
Threatening to sue journalists when they report your bad acts is designed to make them scared to criticize you.
Musk is only for free speech when it serves him.
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Unless they attack cops while trying to overturn an election
January 27, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Unless they attack cops while trying to overturn an election
The RPA Board of Directors doing what it does best, having a great time.
January 26, 2025 at 4:58 AM
The RPA Board of Directors doing what it does best, having a great time.
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Removing DEI from study and trial participant selection is tremendously detrimental to the vast majority of patients - who (shocker) are not white males.
#shockednotshocked #DEI
#shockednotshocked #DEI
A Food and Drug Administration project to promote diversity in clinical studies of cancer treatments was removed from the agency's website, as the Trump administration halts DEI initiatives.
The FDA pulls key DEI initiative for cancer studies from its website
A Food and Drug Administration project to promote diversity in clinical studies of cancer treatments was removed from the agency's website, as the Trump administration halts DEI initiatives.
www.npr.org
January 25, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Removing DEI from study and trial participant selection is tremendously detrimental to the vast majority of patients - who (shocker) are not white males.
#shockednotshocked #DEI
#shockednotshocked #DEI