About the Network of New England

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) ESRD Network Program consists of a national network of 18 ESRD Networks responsible for each United States territory and the District of Columbia. These ESRD Networks service geographic areas based on the number and concentration of ESRD beneficiaries. The Networks are responsible for developing local objectives and goals that support national priorities mandated by CMS and the legislative requirements of Congress.

ESRD Networks are required to conduct specific Quality Improvement Activities focused on patient care, maintaining a patient registry, providing educational materials, and investigating patient grievances. These activities are described in the CMS Statement of Work (SOW).

Each year quality improvement activities, and goals associated with the activities, are established. Facilities are encouraged to review both the overarching and yearly goals to best understand Network activities.

Quick Facts

The Network of New England (Network 1) services dialysis patients and providers in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Network 1 activities support approximately 15,079 dialysis patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). These patients receive treatment at 197 Medicare-certified dialysis facilities, including 4 Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals and 15 transplant centers in the Network service area.

For a complete analysis of ESRD patients, facilities, and transplant centers census, please refer to the Annual Reports page.

How Can We Help You?

Our Network has qualified staff members who are ready to assist with questions or concerns. To assist in directing your communication, please view the Network 1 Staff page which outlines contact information by department.

Learn more about what we do by reading our Kidney Chronicles: Introducing the IPRO ESRD Network Program

Boards and Committees

For a complete list of Board and Committee members, including terms of service, appointment year, state, affiliations, and position, please view our Boards and Committees page.

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If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us:

IPRO ESRD Network of New England
Network 1 (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)

Corporate Mailing Address:
IPRO ESRD Network Program
1979 Marcus Avenue
Lake Success, NY 11042-1072

   Department Phone and Fax Lines:
Patient Services: 516-231-9767
Data Management: 516-268-6426
Administration: 516-686-9790

Toll-Free Patient Line: 800-238-3773 (ESRD)

IPRO ESRD Network Program
 ESRDNetworkProgram@ipro.org