Kidney Cast Podcast
The IPRO ESRD Network Program has launched "The Kidney Cast," a new podcast hosted by Brooke Andrews and Shezeena Andiappen, Patient Services Specialists.
The podcast is designed to educate and enlighten chronic kidney disease patients and healthcare professionals about the latest news in clinical management, quality of life tips, and how the ESRD Network Program works to support them.
The first episode offers an introduction into what the IPRO ESRD Network Program is and what it does.
Please listen, share, and let us know what you would like to hear by emailing us at esrdnetworkprogram@ipro.org. If you would like to be featured on our podcast please reach out and let us know!
Listen to Our Most Recent Episode
Previous Episodes
- Episode 1: Meet the ESRD Network Program and Learn What it Does
IPRO ESRD Network of New England
Network 1 (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
Sue Caponi, RN, MBA, CPHQ
CEO, ESRD Program
516-209-5619
scaponi@ipro.org
IPRO ESRD Network of New York
Network 2 (NY)
Sue Caponi, RN, MBA, CPHQ
CEO, ESRD Program
516-209-5619
scaponi@ipro.org
IPRO ESRD Network of the South Atlantic
Network 6 (GA, NC, SC)
Victoria Cash
Executive Director
216-755-3051
vcash@ipro.org
IPRO ESRD Network of the Ohio River Valley
Network 9 (IN, KY, OH)
Victoria Cash
Executive Director
216-755-3051
vcash@ipro.org
Committees
Patient Facility Representative (PFR) Alliance
The Patient Facility Representative (PFR) Alliance is comprised of ESRD patients and caregivers who assist in identifying and addressing barriers to obtaining quality healthcare from the perspective of ESRD patients. The PAC meets bi-monthly and supports Network activities by assisting with the development of educational materials for patients and providing feedback on the effectiveness of beneficiary-related activities.
Who are PFR Alliance members?
A PFR Alliance member is either an ESRD patient, transplant recipient, care partner, or family member of a dialysis patient. PAC representatives act as the voice for ESRD patients and are passionate about improving the quality of life for their fellow patients. View our PFR Alliance Page for more information on joining or nominating a patient.
Network Council
The Network Council is representative of the facility composition of each Network, and serves in an informational capacity. The Network Council includes a representative of each current Medicare approved end‐stage renal disease care facility. The Medical Director or the Administrator of each facility appoints representatives. Representatives are encouraged to participate in Network‐hosted webinars/conference calls and meetings to act as a liaison between the Network and facility.
6.12.2024 IPRO ESRD Network Council Meeting - What You Need to Know About CMS Priorities, Goals, and QIAs
6.13.2023 IPRO ESRD Network Council Meeting - What You Need to Know About CMS Priorities, Goals, and QIAs
6.16.2022 IPRO ESRD Network Council Meeting - What You Need to Know About CMS Priorities, Goals, and QIAs
9.22.2021 IPRO ESRD Network Council Meeting - What You Need to Know About CMS Priorities, Goals, and QIAs