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Payment and Treatment for Dialysis Patients: CMS Issues Final Rulings

Posted on November 3, 2014 by nkf _advocacy

On Friday, October 31, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued final regulations regarding payments to dialysis facilities and quality measures dialysis facilities must meet in 2017 and 2018 to avoid facing a penalty.

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Join NKF and Make a Difference

Posted on October 2, 2014 by nkf _advocacy

You may already follow the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Maybe you read our blog posts or visit our website for information. But did you know you can also join NKF and become part of the … Continue reading →

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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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