Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition representing patient advocates, physician organizations, health professional groups, dialysis providers, researchers and manufacturers – today announced the hiring of Michele Kimball to serve as the coalition’s new Executive Director. Kimball brings over 30 years of policy and patient advocacy experience to the position.
“As a long-time and passionate advocate for patient care, I’m excited and honored to meet the challenge of leading Kidney Care Partners, a group that truly reflects every aspect of kidney care,” shared Kimball. “There are 37 million people in this country who need and deserve affordable, equitable access to quality kidney care, and KCP is the coalition that can drive these changes that patients need and want.”
“We’re thrilled to have Michele join the team and bring her unique vision and experience to support KCP’s vision of improving quality of care, choice and access for individuals living with kidney diseases,” said John P. Butler, Chair of KCP. “Her commitment to patients, care access and equity make her a great fit to lead KCP and help shape and improve the future of kidney care.”
Prior to joining KCP, Kimball served in a number of leadership roles working to bring change in the healthcare system to benefit patients and support their professional and informal caregivers. Previously, she served more than 20 years as both a health policy advocate for AARP in Washington, DC, as well as the Director of AARP’s Minnesota State Office. Most recently, she was the President and CEO of Physicians for Fair Coverage, a national, multi-specialty, non-profit, non-partisan advocacy organization that successfully and collaboratively worked to end surprise medical billing at both the state and federal levels, and was the Principal and Founder of AdvocateUS, working with numerous national organizations to support efforts to enhance patient access to affordable care.
“There is much to do – from much needed payment reform to creating greater equity and affordability in accessing care, to improving choice in where this care is received, to enhancing research and supporting innovation in kidney care, manufacturing and therapeutics. I intend to ensure that KCP continues to put those living with kidney disease at the center of all we do,” Kimball concluded.
Kidney Care Partners Sarah Feagan 703-548-0019 http://www.kidneycarepartners.org/
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, accepted credentials from Ambassadors/High Commissioners of the Republic of Colombia, Uruguay, Jamaica and Republic of Armenia today (July 6, 2021) in a virtual ceremony. Those who presented their credentials were:
1. H.E. Ms. Mariana Pacheco Montes, Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia
2. H.E. Mr. Alberto Antonio Guani Amarilla, Ambassador of Uruguay
3. H.E. Mr. Jason Keats Matthew Hall, High Commissioner of Jamaica
4. H.E. Mr. Youri Babakhanyan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia
Speaking on the occasion, the President conveyed his good wishes to the envoys on their appointment. He said that India enjoyed warm and friendly relations with all the countries and that our ties were deeply rooted in a common vision of peace and prosperity.
President Kovind noted that India has been at the forefront in the global efforts to forge a decisive and coordinated response to the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure our collective health and economic well-being. He further stated that as ‘Pharmacy of the World’, India has assisted several countries with supply of essential medicines and equipment in the global fight against Covid.
The Ambassadors/High Commissioners conveyed good wishes on behalf of their leaderships and reiterated their commitment to continue working to strengthen their ties with India.
SMi Group is delighted to announce their 12th Annual Air Mission Planning & Support Conference is proudly sponsored by Airbus and Thinklogical. Convening virtually in just three weeks on the 20th and 21st April 2021, SMi Group welcomes speakers from top nations to deliver key briefings on new and innovative systems, efforts to upgrade, modernise and improve existing platforms. As allied air forces continue to seek the operational edge, this is a must-attend event for those in the air mission planning and support field.
Interested parties can register their place for US$299 for military and government personnel and US$999 for commercial organisations on http://www.airmissionplanning.co.uk/PR5.
This is SMi’s only conference dedicated to air mission planning and support, the event will have a particular focus on “Maximising Air Power Capabilities by Developing and Integrating Innovative Support Systems.” Key presentations from the top nations, include Belgium, Canada, Israel, Italy, Norway, United Kingdom and USA, and will address:
“Exploring Novel Initiatives to Enhance Data Sharing Capabilities within the ACC and Guarantee Information Superiority in Near-Peer Conflict.” Presented by Colonel Alan Docauer, Division Chief, ACC/A3C, US Air Force
“Streamlining the USAF’s Software Practices to Provide Air Assets and Mission Planners with Additional Flexibility in Future Operations.” Presented by Mr Nicolas Chaillan, Chief Software Officer / Co-Lead DoD Enterprise DevSecOps Initiative, US Air Force
“Streamlining Combat and Logistics Support Operations for Expeditionary Forces – A Case Study of OP PRESENCE.” Presented by Colonel Chris McKenna, Commander, 1 Wing, Royal Canadian Air Force
Opening Keynote Briefing: “Planning a Command and Control Tactic: A Methodology for Achieving Information Advantage.” Presented by Squadron Leader Michael Burley, C2 Tactics & Training, 92 Squadron, Air & Space Warfare Centre, Royal Air Force
“Optimising Logistics and Support Procedures for the F-35 Lighting II During Maritime Operations.” Presented by Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Waugh, SO1 Logistics – Lightning Force HQ, RAF/USMC
Opening Keynote Briefing: “RNORAF & Adaptation to Future Warfare: How to Improve Efficacy, Speed, Flexibility, Adaptability and Dynamism in Our Kill Chains.” Presented by Brigadier General Rolf Folland, Inspector of Air Operations, Royal Norwegian Air Force
“Mobility and Independence – Continuing the Evolution of the 3° Stormo Deployable Airbase Activation Modules (DAAM) for Joint NATO Operations.” Presented by Colonel Giovanni Luongo, Commander, 3rd Wing, Italian Air Force
This provides the opportunity to engage with key senior leaders, strategic planners and operators, from host nations and international air forces globally.
The full speaker line-up, agenda and brochure is available on http://www.airmissionplanning.co.uk/PR5.
Proudly sponsored by Airbus & Thinklogical
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SMi’s 12th Annual Air Mission Planning and Support Conference 20 – 21 April 2021 Virtual Conference: Online Access Only http://www.airmissionplanning.co.uk/PR5 #AMP2021
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