More Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Are Selecting Home Dialysis Due To Change in Reimbursement
On July 27th, 2014 Tribe Live (online news resource) noted an increase in Home Hemodialysis users in recent months. Experts have attributed the shift mostly to changes in how Medicare compensates for Dialysis. In particular, interviewed doctors said the federal program increased reimbursements to cover training for patients who want to conduct Home Hemodialysis.
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As you may recall, it was only last year that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) was seriously considering a 9.4% cut to Dialysis Services which would also reduce critically important reimbursements for Home Hemodialysis training.
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With the assistance of large Kidney Organizations within the community along with our collective voice, we changed the CMS proposal to not only preserve reimbursements, but in fact increase them by 50%! CMS' finalized 2014 End-Stage Renal Disease budget increased reimbursement per training session by $16.72 to a total of $50.16. Now, due largely to the increased CMS compensations about 8% to 9% of Chronic Kidney Disease patients in the United States who require Dialysis receive the treatment at home which is up from about 5 percent a decade ago, said Dr. Jeffrey S. Berns.
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In the past, one of the reasons why few Chronic Kidney Disease patients chose to use Home Hemodialysis was "The payment for training is [was] insufficient for the resources that are required," said Joe Turk (President of North American Operations for NxStage Medical). "The change CMS has made is certainly in the right direction, so we're pleased with that," he concluded.
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You should know that the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology found that rates of mortality (death) dropped for patients receiving Hemodialysis at their homes as opposed to an In-Clinic setting. It is as a result of your voice that more patients now have access to this Dialysis Treatment option. Also some patients suggest that they save on "gas" because they do not have to commute to and from their Dialysis Centers. What's more, some patients note having "more energy to exercise," and feel "more in control of their health."
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As always, KidneyBuzz.com will offer you Daily Breaking News and Information about how Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetic patients may better manage their lives. Like our Facebook Page and Follow us on Twitter to stay involved and learn the most current developments in the Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetic communities.
Recommended Reading: The No BP/No Stick Fistula Protector Wristband
As you may recall, it was only last year that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) was seriously considering a 9.4% cut to Dialysis Services which would also reduce critically important reimbursements for Home Hemodialysis training.
Recommended Reading: How to Avoid Feeling Nauseous and Lethargic After Dialysis
With the assistance of large Kidney Organizations within the community along with our collective voice, we changed the CMS proposal to not only preserve reimbursements, but in fact increase them by 50%! CMS' finalized 2014 End-Stage Renal Disease budget increased reimbursement per training session by $16.72 to a total of $50.16. Now, due largely to the increased CMS compensations about 8% to 9% of Chronic Kidney Disease patients in the United States who require Dialysis receive the treatment at home which is up from about 5 percent a decade ago, said Dr. Jeffrey S. Berns.
Recommended Reading: Snacks and Sack Lunches for Dialysis and Pre-dialysis Patients
In the past, one of the reasons why few Chronic Kidney Disease patients chose to use Home Hemodialysis was "The payment for training is [was] insufficient for the resources that are required," said Joe Turk (President of North American Operations for NxStage Medical). "The change CMS has made is certainly in the right direction, so we're pleased with that," he concluded.
Recommended Reading: Major Changes Approved To How Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Receive In Center And Home Dialysis
You should know that the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology found that rates of mortality (death) dropped for patients receiving Hemodialysis at their homes as opposed to an In-Clinic setting. It is as a result of your voice that more patients now have access to this Dialysis Treatment option. Also some patients suggest that they save on "gas" because they do not have to commute to and from their Dialysis Centers. What's more, some patients note having "more energy to exercise," and feel "more in control of their health."
Recommended Reading: More Frequent Dialysis allows Kidney Patients Freedom in Diet, Misconception?
As always, KidneyBuzz.com will offer you Daily Breaking News and Information about how Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetic patients may better manage their lives. Like our Facebook Page and Follow us on Twitter to stay involved and learn the most current developments in the Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetic communities.
