Renal BizBlog – Keith Chartier

Register for a Free CROWNWeb Webinar on July 30

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:17:26 PDT

Later this summer, CROWNWeb moves into its second phase of implementation, and the full nationwide rollout is sure to come sooner than later. Therefore, it’s best to prepare as much as possible, and on July 30 Renal Business Today will be hosting a free webinar to update the renal community on the latest from CROWNWeb.The free webinar is scheduled for ...

ESRD Bundled Payment Could be Released in July

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:40:20 PDT

The renal community could get its first look at the ESRD bundled payment system in July, according to information on a government Web site that lists federal regulatory information. Click HERE to view the progress of the bundled payment rule.The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act, which passed last year, calls for a new ESRD payment system that bundles ...

House Healthcare Reform Proposal Includes ESRD Program

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:52:37 PDT

The term “healthcare reform” has been bandied about for some time, leaving many in healthcare confused about how it could affect them. Things got a smidgen clearer for the renal community last week when a healthcare reform proposal was released that included changes in the ESRD program—including the bundle, oversight and transplant drug coverage. On June 19, the three committees ...