Proposed rule builds patient-centered system of care to increase competition, quality and care.

 

CMS has issued a proposed rule that would update payment policies for the ESRD Prospective Payment System (PPS). The ESRD PPS proposed rule is one of several for calendar year 2018 designed to relieve regulatory burdens for providers; support the patient-doctor relationship in healthcare; and promote transparency, flexibility, and innovation in the delivery of care.

The ESRD Quality Incentive Program (QIP) proposed changes are for payment years 2019, 2020, and 2021, and affect a number of key dialysis data methodologies and quality measures. The proposed rule also invites comment on how to include individuals with acute kidney injury in the ESRD QIP. 

For a fact sheet on the proposed rule, please visit: https://www.cms.gov/Newsroom/MediaReleaseDatabase/Fact-sheets/2017-Fact-Sheet-items/2017-06-29.html

The ESRD proposed rule (CMS 1674-P) can be downloaded from the Federal Register at: https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/