On Oct. 31, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a final rule that will update payment policies and rates under the End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System (PPS) for renal dialysis services furnished to beneficiaries on or after Jan. 1, 2015.  This rule also introduces new quality and performance measures to improve the quality of care by outpatient dialysis facilities treating patients with ESRD and implements the Affordable Care Act mandate to use competitive bidding rates for durable medical equipment.

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