Hemodiafiltration (HDF) and Expanded Hemodialysis (HDx)

In 2026, two new-to-the-US modalities were rolled out to patients in the two largest dialysis organizations.

The first is hemodiafiltration (HDF). HDF uses a specialized dialysis system and replacment fluid to deliver treatment to patients. Expanded hemodialysis (HDx) uses a special dialyzer that can be fitted to a conventional dialysis machine. Both have shown improved clearance and better outcomes for patients so far. This does not mean that either treatment is better for every patient. It is important to talk to your healthcare team about what is right for you. The Forum's Kidney Patient Advisory Council (KPAC) has developed a poster to help patients navigate this new landscape. Download the poster and share with patients.

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KPAC Shares Info on HDF/HDx

Get in the Know!

With the advent of hemodiafiltration (HDF) and expanded hemodialysis (HDx) in the US, the KPAC has developed a helpful poster for patients to navigate this new landscape. Check it out!

KPAC Promotes Vaccination

Get Vaccinated!

The KPAC has developed two posters to promote flu and pneumococcal vaccinations among patients. Download them today and share with patients!

KPAC Releases CKM Syndrome Brochure

Read It Today!

The Forum's Kidney Patient Advisory Council has released a patient and care partner guide on Cardiovascular-Kidney Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome. Download the brochure and find additional resources here.

Forum KPAC Hosts Summer Webinar Series

Recordings Now Available!

For the second year in a row, the Forum's Kidney Patient Advisory Council (KPAC) hosted a summer webinar series for patients. Recordings and slides are now available for download. Learn more here.

Forum Launches Dialysis Leadership Webinar Series

Join the Forum of ESRD Networks for a series of 1-hour webinars on a variety of topics relevant to nephrology fellows and medical directors. Click here to learn more and regsiter. All webinars will be recorded and made available for on-demand viewing.

Forum Releases New SHEP Initiatives

Check out these best practices!

The Forum is pleased to announce the release of TWO new Sharing Highly Effective Practices (SHEP): an emergency app for patients and a patient-led infection control audit project. Read more and submit your own SHEP here.

50 Years of the Forum!

Forum members have published an article in CJASN providing an overview of the Forum's role in the ESRD Network Program.