CMS Seeks Feedback On Home Dialysis Training Costs In 2014 Draft ESRD Payment Policy
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Following through on its commitment to continue analyzing trends in home dialysis training, CMS is requesting comments in the 2014 end-stage renal disease prospective payment system proposed rule on the costs associated with furnishing self-dialysis or home dialysis training.
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