This session reviews the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act as well as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ESRD Prospective Payment System, ESRD Quality Incentive Program, and ESRD Seamless Care Organizations and their implications for ESRD care in the U.S. Medicare fee billing codes and the impact on the role of the APRN is also discussed.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Planning Committee Disclosures:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses Association – Provider is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Learning Outcome:
Nephrology nurses state an increased understanding of new ESRD policies and describe the updates on nephrology care management.