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Special ODF: End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Quality Incentive Program (QIP) Payment Year 2012: Proposed Rule Overview for Beneficiaries and Patient Advocates |
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Special Open Door Forum: End Stage Renal Disease Quality Incentive Program Payment Year 2012: Proposed Rule Overview For Beneficiaries and Patient Advocates
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
2:00PM - 3:30PM ET
Conference Call Only
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will hold a Special Open Door Forum (ODF) to discuss the proposed rule for the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Quality Incentive Program (QIP) that will go into effect January 1, 2012.
This Special ODF is designed specifically for ESRD beneficiaries, their families, and advocates in an effort to increase awareness and understanding of the proposed rule. In addition, the discussion will cover potential effects of the ESRD QIP. Most importantly, this Forum provides CMS with the opportunity to engage and listen to the needs and concerns of the beneficiary and advocate community.
The rule went on display at the Federal Register on July 26, 2010, and can be read online at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-18465.pdf .
During this ODF, CMS will provide a comprehensive overview of the proposed rule and provide key insights to the ESRD QIP, including:
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