Tag Archives: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

NKF Expresses Disappointment Over Dialysis Five-Star Rating Program

Posted on September 12, 2014 by nkf _advocacy

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is planning to implement a new program to help patients and their loved ones better understand the quality of care delivered by dialysis facilities through a five-star rating system. While the National … Continue reading →

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Medicare Rules that You Won’t Have to Choose Between Dialysis and Hospice if You Have a Terminal Illness

Posted on August 14, 2014 by nkf _advocacy

Dr. Beth Piraino, NKF President As a follow-up to our post End of Life Decisions for Dialysis Patients: Update on Proposed Medicare Rule, we are pleased to report that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have affirmed that … Continue reading →

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