Medicare ESRD Payment System and Quality Program Updates for CY 2026
Stay current with the latest Medicare policies impacting renal dialysis providers. This course details the 2026 proposed updates to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System, including payment rate adjustments for dialysis and acute kidney injury services, modifications to the ESRD Quality Incentive Program, and the proposed termination of the ESRD Treatment Choices Model. Learn how these changes affect facility operations, quality reporting, and reimbursement, and discover how to engage in the public comment process to influence final rulemaking.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Understand the goals and rationale behind the proposed ESRD PPS updates for CY 2026.
* Describe the proposed changes to payment rates for renal dialysis services, including for individuals with acute kidney injury (AKI).
* Summarize the proposed updates to the ESRD QIP, including measure removals and updates.
* Explain the rationale and process for the proposed termination of the ETC Model.
* Recognize the opportunities for public comment and the potential for rule changes based on stakeholder input.
NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all course purchases are for access to the course for a period of 1-year. At the end of the one year term, the course will be set to “inactive”.
