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What is CKDintercept? What is CKDintercept?A groundbreaking initiative from the National Kidney Foundation to improve chronic kidney disease (CKD) testing, recognition, and management in primary care.Image Learn More About CKDinterceptOnly 10% of people living with CKD are aware that they have CKD.Image CKDintercept National OverviewNKF and partners will develop local road maps to drive a cultural shift in primary care.Image CKD Change PackageA systematic approach to transform CKD care, advance health equity, and improve health care quality.
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