Stay ahead of regulatory changes with this in-depth course on the CY 2027 updates to the Medicare End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS), Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Dialysis Payment, and the ESRD Quality Incentive Program (QIP). Learn how to apply new payment rates, incorporate phosphate binders into bundled payments, comply with updated quality measures, and meet revised documentation, attestation, and reporting requirements that impact ESRD facility operations and reimbursement.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Understand the statutory and regulatory background of the ESRD PPS, AKI payment, and QIP.
* Identify and interpret key compliance requirements and deadlines.
* Implement actionable steps for payment, reporting, and quality program changes.
* Recognize the consequences of non-compliance, including financial and legal risks.
* Analyze the impact of the rule on facility operations, beneficiaries, and the broader healthcare system.
