POTUS Signs Executive Order Increasing OPtions for Kidney Failure Patients Kidney disease is the 9th most common cause of death in US. Across America, 37 million patients suffer from chronic kidney disease and more than 726,000 have end-stage renal disease.  There are nearly 100,000 Americans waiting to receive a kidney transplant. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trump-taking-bold-new-approach-advance-kidney-health/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wh better diagnosis, treatment, and preventative care. Increase affordable alternative treatment options, educate patients on treatment alternatives, and encourage the development of artificial kidneys. Under the executive order, Medicare will test adjusting payment incentives to encourage preventative kidney care and the use of home dialysis and kidney transplants. President Trump is directing his Administration to develop a process to get artificial kidneys to patients in order to encourage development of such technology. The Administration will take action to streamline and expedite the process of kidney matching in order to help increase transplants.  The President is beginning the process of removing financial barriers to organ donation by allowing for reimbursement of lost wages and childcare expenses of organ donors.