From the Field
An expert editorial series from Nephrology Times
Sarah Tolson highlights the concerns and challenges dialysis programs face under the 2025 ESRD PPS requirements.
Sarah Tolson shares what billing departments of dialysis programs need to know about the CMS final rule for the ESRD PPS.
It is important to understand the challenges Medicare Advantage plans present for ESRD care.
Critical Financial Shifts Ahead: How CY 2025 ESRD PPS Changes Could Impact Small Dialysis Facilities
Sarah Tolson reviews the key financial implications of the CMS proposed rule for the ESRD Prospective Payment System.
It is essential for nephrology practices and dialysis centers to have backup methods for processing claims.
Medicare Advantage plans are posing significant operational and financial hurdles for dialysis programs.
The choice of a billing solution, often made under the guise of cost savings, requires a thoughtful approach.
The new base rate for CY 2024 is set at $271.02, which is a 2% increase from CY 2023.
When collections waver, a facility’s financial health teeters.
Advocacy for improved reimbursement is crucial to ensuring continued access to care.
Telemedicine has emerged as a game-changer in nephrology.
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Each year, as part of the service my company provides to our clients, I review the CMS physician fee schedule for the ...
In the last edition of From the Field, I provided a very brief synopsis of the No Surprises Act that will be making its ...
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A little more than 12 years ago, I began my career in the renal billing field. At that time, dialysis was reimbursed ...
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Recently, the director of a free-standing, in-center hemodialysis program reached out to me in an effort to gain insight ...
Recently, I have received several questions from readers regarding reimbursement for home dialysis training. There have ...
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