Kidney Interagency Coordinating Committee

The Kidney Interagency Coordinating Committee (KICC) consists of Federal representatives involved in CKD programs and activities. KICC's purpose is to encourage communication and collaboration to shape a more coordinated Federal response to CKD. To support KICC, NKDEP:

• Hosts the Federal CKD Matrix, an online resource that summarizes CKD-related activities and provides contact information;
• Coordinates KICC meetings; and
• Publishes KICC News, a quarterly newsletter.

Many Federal agencies lead an aspect of the multi-faceted and interconnected response to CKD. The graphic below presents a bird's eye view of the different categories of response and the agencies that play a role in each, highlighting the importance of interagency communication.

Agency Legend
AHRQ: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CMS: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
DoD: Department of Defense
FDA: Food and Drug Administration
HRSA: Health Resources and Services Administration
IHS: Indian Health Service
NIDDK: National Institute for Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
VA: Veterans Affairs