Stay ahead of sweeping regulatory changes in Medicare’s End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System for calendar year 2026. This expert-led course delivers actionable insights on new payment rates, requirements for renal dialysis services—including those for acute kidney injury—revised ESRD Quality Incentive Program measures, and the termination of the ESRD Treatment Choices Model. Gain step-by-step guidance to update your operations, billing, and compliance protocols, and protect your facility from costly errors and payment reductions.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Identify and implement the updated payment rates and adjustments under the ESRD PPS for CY 2026.
* Apply the new requirements for the ESRD QIP, including measure removals and updates.
* Understand the termination and regulatory changes related to the ETC Model.
* Recognize the legal and financial consequences of non-compliance with the Final Rule.
* Prepare for reporting, documentation, and operational changes required by the new regulations.
