The Renal Disease Council (the Council) is established under the Code of Virginia (Article 20, § 32.1-73.18 through § 32.1-73.20) for the purpose of (i) advising the Governor and the General Assembly on the needs of individuals with renal disease in the Commonwealth; (ii) identifying challenges that such individuals face and making recommendations for the improvement of the Commonwealth's kidney care system, particularly related to care coordination and prevention; (iii) funding research related to renal disease; (iv) funding supports for persons with renal disease in the Commonwealth; and (v) developing programs to educate medical professionals and the public about renal disease.

Member composition of the Council is outlined in the Code of Virginia, and formal gubernatorial appointments have not yet been made as of this report submission. The Council must report on activities to the Governor and General Assembly by October 1 of each year. This document serves as the required 2022 annual report.