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Proposition 8 was defeated in California, victory for dialysis patient care in that state.
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So the ASC rule came out on a Friday MORNING, and the rule states that CMS will not implement the proposal to cut the two high volume dialysis circuit cuts, so by all appearances the deep cuts for 36902 and 36905 will not occur for 2019. This is a big victory.
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Happy National Nurses Day! Thanks you to our colleagues in nephrology and throughout medicine for your dedication, professionalism, skills, and leadership.
#NationalNursesDay
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If you want to watch the HHS Advancing American Kidney Health roll out event tomorrow (7/10) from 11:10 am to 12:30 pm EDT, click on this link for the HHS YouTube channel:
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Robert Blaser...running off to the hill to advocate....
#RPAAdvocacy
@ Marriott Marquis Washington, DC
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The conference is off to a great start!
Thank you to Dallas Nephrology Associates for sponsoring our welcome reception and setting the tone for the 2022 RPA Annual Meeting - it's great to see everyone!
@RobertBlaser1
@GarySingerMD
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#physician
#USA
#kidneys
#RPA
#Dallas
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Today’s the day! RPA working with our partners
@KidneyPatients
on Capitol Hill to promote living organ donation, extended immunosuppressive drug, vascular access care, and other issues. Taking Action!
#RPAadvocacy
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In honor of National Women’s Day, RPA wants to acknowledge two women who provided tremendous leadership to our association.
@rschmidt6
was the first woman President of RPA, the longest tenured president, put in countless hours of service in Board/committee meetings, 1/
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We see you and we hear you Early Career Physicians - we have created a space for you to engage and network in order to build a strong and long-lasting career.
#RPA21
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#physicians
#USA
#doctors
#physician
#renal
#CKD
#nephrology
#kidney
#kidneys
#RPA
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This is a picture of our youngest advocate, Gabriella, her mom Angela, ped nephrologist Sarah Swartz, and myself at RPA’s Capitol Hill Day.
#RPAadvocacy
@KidneyPatients
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In memory of RPA's former executive Director, Dale Singer, MHA, memorial contributions can made to the American Cancer Society.
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#nephrology
#renal
#RPA
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Become
#APOL1Aware
and join
@KidneyFund
for AMKD Awareness Day on April 30. Learn more about APOL1’s connection to kidney disease and spread the word:
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@dalesloansinger
took RPA from a small 1.5 FTE operation to the thriving, impactful juggernaut it is today. Her wisdom, relationships, ability to connect people and organizations, and strategic thinking skills were invaluable to RPA’s growth. THANK YOU DALE AND BEST WISHES!!!
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Thank you for being such great allies,
@KidneyPatients
! Tomorrow there will be nearly 70 kidney patients, nephrologists, and nephrology practice executives advocating for extension of immunosuppressive drug coverage, living organ donation, vascular access care...1/2
AAKP Ambassadors on Capitol Hill for AAKP's 2nd Annual Policy Summit and RPA Hill Day sharing experiences as kidney patients with senior Executive Branch officials, Congressional leaders and career Federal regulators.
#AAKPSummit19
#AAKPforPatients
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On the advocacy front, Dr. Schmidt had a LOT to do with the bills that allowed outpatient AKI care and that will promote use of telehealth in dialysis in 2019.
On
#WorldKidneyDay
&
#InternationalWomensDay
, here is a photo of RPA's first woman president, Dr. Rebecca Schmidt 1/2
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Nephrology was added to the list of specialties with access to the complexity adjuster when (if?) it’s implemented in 2021. Nephrology was excluded from this list in the proposed rule.
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Congratulations to Dr. Alan Kliger, a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the Yale School of Medicine, on receiving the 2022 Jenny Kitsen Patient Safety Award. Dr. Kliger was a previous board member of RPA as well as past president of RPA. Job well done.
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#nephrology
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What the RPA staff does during Annual Meeting breaks...
@RobertBlaser1
@GarySingerMD
@Dr_Giullian_MD
@kidneydo
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#RPA
#renal
#nephrology
#medicalconference
#Dallas
#Texas
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RPA staff arriving in Orlando.....we are ready...
#renalmd18
@ Orlando International Airport (MCO)
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@KidneyPatients
is great at social media, awesome work Jim and Deb!
Your AAKP Social Media Brain Trust, myself, James Myers and AAKP Social Media Genius, Deb Pelaez!
#kidneywk
#AAKPforpatients
#patientchoicematters
#KidneyHealthInitiative
#nephjc
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Soul expressions from Ruben Velez, MD---an RPA Leader!!!
Volunteering with the RPA brings a great level of satisfaction. We do hope that you'll consider joining us!
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#RPA
#renal
#doctor
#AMA
#volunteer
#nephrology
#kidney
#kidneys
#USA
#physician
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RPA's Incident ESRD Clinical Episode Payment Moderl was recommended for implementation by PTAC this morning!
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How to conquer the challenges of merging a practice...riveting......the
A-Team...Arrieta, Edelstein, Danda...."we are in this together" RPA Practice Management Workshop... @ Marriott St.…
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Thank you to everyone who joined the 2022 Annual Meeting last week! It's always inspiring to see your dedication to nephrology. It was great to connect & see everyone again.
If you couldn't attend, don't worry–plan to join us in 2023 in The Crescent City aka New Orleans.
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#RPA
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From ongoing access to unique and relevant content to member discounts and continuing education programs, we strive to help nephrologists advance in their careers.
Use code NEWAPR15 for additional savings when you join!
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#RPA
#nephrology
#kidney
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Whether you are a Fellow, Early Career Physician or perhaps you are thinking about changing jobs or opening your own practice…The Renal Physicians Guide to Nephrology Practice is your go-to resource.
To purchase a copy visit
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#RPA
#nephrology
#USA
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"RPA is an amazing organization, especially for early-career physicians. RPA has a very strong and supportive network and diverse membership." - Dr. Samaya Anumudu
Click on the link below to join RPA today:
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#RPA
#physician
#nephrology
#doctors
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RPA advocacy resulted in CMS’ decision to defer implementation of its proposal to compress payment for outpatient evaluation and management services for levels 2 through 5!
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#nephrology
#kidney
#KidneyDisease
#community
#health
#medicine
#policy
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Thank you Dr. Perlmutter for your advocacy for nephrology.
#RepresentingNephrology
Participated in a meeting with HHS Secretary Azar today with dialysis industry leaders ASN and DPC. No specific time for release of expected CKD-ND and ESRD care models. RPA stands the ready to represent the interests of our members and their patients.
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You're invited to the RPA 2024 Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD, from April 11th to April 14th! Attendees will get a deeper dive into practice management and clinical topics, help us celebrate 50 years of excellence in nephrology and more!
Registration opens October 11th.
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RPA was part of a great meeting w/HHS CMO Vanila Singh
@cmohhs
today as part of the Patient Access to Pain Relief (PAPR) Coalition on importance of maintaining kidney patient access to acetaminophen. Missed our partners
@KidneyPatients
&
@ASNAdvocacy
, but we held down the fort.
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Our last day was a great one! Attendees slept in a little and then came like gangbusters to the last sessions.
It's been hustle and bustle, but we hope along the way that our attendees got to enjoy
#Dallas
! We'll see you in 2023 in
#NewOrleans
!
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#medical
#kidney
#RPA
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Thank you for your commitment to transplantation
@AdamCMMi
,
@RPANephrology
stands ready to help in any way possible.
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CHRONIC Act approved by Senate Finance today, onto full Senate. Promotes use of telehealth in Dialysis.
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Thanks
@ResilientJJones
! RPA Board member
@BowmansSpace
is pictured too!
Thank you the office of Senator
@timkaine
for participating in
@KidneyPatients
@RPANephrology
#RPAHillDay
We discussed legislation such as the Living Donor Protection Act, CONNECT for Health Act, and CKD Improvement in Research & Treatment Act.
#Kidneysonthehill
#AAKPforPatients
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Our new Single Invoice Rewards Program is a streamlined process for nephrology practices to pay RPA membership dues for all their practice employees where they receive one invoice for all practitioner memberships! Learn more:
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#physician
#nephrology
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There are many reasons why you would want to join RPA, but to make things easier, we listed the biggest ones here. Interested in taking the next step? Check out our website for an application form.
#healthcare
#kidneydisease
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Happy National Internal Medicine Day to all internists, general, subspecialty, and especially the nephrologists!
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RPA PAC met with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) this AM, discussed surprise billing & prior authorization legislation, as well as women's health issues. Reps. Ami Bera (D-CA), Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA, the only woman physician in Congress) & Brad Schneider (D-IL) also there.
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Dr. Bellovich enlightens Senate staffers on challenges and opportunities relating to home dialysis and telehealth.
RPA Board member Dr. Keith Bellovich discusses home dialysis and telehealth at Senate briefing on these issues.
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The current dues for membership in the RPA for adult & pediatric nephrologists is $425.
If your services or practice most commonly bills CPT code 90935, your membership in RPA will be covered after you provided this service 6 times in a year!
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RPA’s annual Capitol Hill Day will be held virtually on May 13! This is your chance to let policymakers know how you feel about issues affecting your practice and play a part in federal policy development.
Register here:
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#nephrology
#RPA
#physician
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When CMS posted the Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) risk scores in the 2018 QPP prpsed rule, nephrology was the only specialty w/a score >3.00 (3.05). 5 specialties had scores of 2.00 or >(ID next highest at 2.35); all other specialties listed (66) had scores of 1.95 or <.
Not sure 'proud'is the right word, but good to see documentation of the work we do. Important info for
@ASNAdvocacy
and
@RobertBlaser1
to use in meetings with CMS regarding physician reimbursement.
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RPA PAC representatives attended a meet-and-greet reception this morning for the newly elected Democratic women of the 116th Congress. We're working to raise awareness among the new legislators regarding issues affecting kidney patients and providers.
#rpachicago2019
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Possible good news on the frequency of dialysis LCD; WPS posted a draft revision yesterday creating a pathway for medically appropriate & necessary dialysis >14 treatments p/month for some patients due to chronic or long term conditions. Link:
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Join Drs Samir Gautam, Samaya Anumudu, Brendan Bowman, Prakash Gudsoorkar and Ankur Shah on December 5th via a roundtable discussion highlighting the relevance of the RPA for those in academia and university hospital settings.
Register now:
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#renal
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RPA took a leading role in the drafting of the telehealth provisions, this would be a big victory if finalized.
So the House just passed the funding bill which at last review included dialysis provisions on telehealth, SNPs, & facility accreditation.
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Happy Holidays, from everyone at Renal Physicians Association to you! We hope that you all have a fantastic, safe and loving celebration with family and friends.
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Have you registered for our 2020 Leadership Conference yet? This workshop will focus on negotiation. Learn proven techniques to use in every negotiation process and come out further ahead than you ever thought possible. Register today via the link in our bio.
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Colleague Amy Beckrich......10 year service award... @ Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista - Disney…
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RPA President Michael Shapiro and RPA PAC Chair Jay Agarwal pause while walking across the Capitol grounds en route to the afternoon meetings on the House side back this summer at RPA Capitol Hill Day.
#TBT
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#nephrology
#kidney
#KidneyDisease
#community
#health
#medicine
#policy
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Become
#APOL1Aware
and join
@KidneyFund
for AMKD Awareness Day on April 30. Learn more about APOL1’s connection to kidney disease and spread the word:
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We see you and we hear you Early Career Physicians - we have created a space for you to engage and network in order to build a strong and long-lasting career.
#RPA21
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#physicians
#USA
#doctors
#physician
#renal
#CKD
#nephrology
#kidney
#kidneys
#RPA
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Dale Singer RPA Executive Director meeting with DHHS Secretary Azar and Director Adam Boehler. Discussing opportunities to improve kidney care, expand access to home therapies and…
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RPA is proud to present the Dale Singer Leadership and Education Foundation, which focuses on leadership development opportunities and educational support for nephrology practitioners early in their careers.
Learn more and contribute:
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#nephrology
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The legislative provisions covering home dialysis via telehealth with the pts. home and dialysis facility listed as approved originating sites and without geographic restrictions was finalized as proposed.
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Listen to Dr. Joel Topf better known as
@kidney_boy
on Twitter as he shares how to navigate social media during a pandemic.
#RPA21
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#physician
#renal
#CKD
#nephrology
#kidney
#RPA
#physicians
#USA
#doctors
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Practice transformation a case study
Weinstein, Clyne and Przyblya....listen in...
2018 Practice Management Workshop @ Marriott St. Louis Grand
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Dr. Schmidt hard at work for Nephrology within the AMA HoD.
@rschmidt6
RPA Alternate AMA HoD Delegate Becky Schmidt prepares for the Internal Medicine Section meeting at
#AMAmtg
.
#RPAadvocacy
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Dr. Giullian is Chair of RPA’s Health Care Payment Committee and alternate rep to the AMA’s Relative value Update Committee (RUC). Come hear about proposed changes to E&M codes.
@Dr_Giullian_MD
#KidneyWk
Catch
@Dr_Giullian_MD
in the Late-Breaking Developments on Kidney Innovation and Care session in room 9 where he will discuss Emerging Controversies in Nephrology Payment. View the full session details here:
#KidneyWk
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Stay tuned here and at
@RobertBlaser1
for updates on the HHS kidney policy rollout today. Big day!
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Suffice it to say, RPA will be reporting on the outcomes of these final rules when they are released.
So, the three Medicare final rules of consequence to the kidney community (doc fee schedule, ASC payment, ESRD PPS) are all now at OMB, as of Monday. Major issues to watch include compression of E&M codes in the fee schedule, and whether changes in documentation requirements (1)
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RPA Director of Public Policy....giving attendees logistics for their Capitol Hill visits @ Marriott Marquis Washington, DC
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Learn from our team of experts how to take on the growing changes in the coding and billing system.
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We're proud to be the leading advocacy organization for the nephrology community.
To learn about everything we do on your behalf, take a look at our Advocacy page.
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#dialysis
#organdonation
#health
#nephrology
#urology
#transplant
#RPA2020MTG
#RPA
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On a serious note, RPA will be vigorously pursuing advocacy efforts to reverse CMS’ proposed definition for 2023 of ‘substantive portion’ of split/shared services so it can be based on medical decision making and not solely on time.
Roses are red
Green is a lime
Billing split/shared services
Should not be based on time
IYKYK
#HealthPolicyValentines
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On a day when a half foot of snow is expected to fall in DC, here’s a reminder of how beautiful Capitol Hill can be,
@perlmutterja
,
@dalesloansinger
, and
@TimPflederer
taking a moment during the 2019 RPA Hill Day.
#ThisUsWhatLeadershipLooksLike
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We see you and we hear you, Early Career Physicians - we have created a space for you to engage and network in order to build a strong and long-lasting career.
#RPA21
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#physicians
#USA
#doctors
#physician
#renal
#CKD
#nephrology
#kidney
#kidneys
#RPA
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The RPA Annual Meeting is coming up quick.
Make sure to register by the March 14th deadline!
Learn more:
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#nephrology
#kidney
#KidneyDisease
#doctors
#community
#health
#webinar
#business
#healthcare
#tools
#tips
#education
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Confused by the new CKD payment models; still anxious about COVID-19 and how the pandemic continues to affect your delivery of quality kidney care, then register for RPA’s 2021 Annual Meeting.
#RPA21
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#physicians
#RPA
#renal
#CKD
#nephrology
#kidney
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Have you seen January's Public Policy in a Minute? Keep up-to-date with the video at the link below!
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#kidneydonor
#kidneys
#AMA
#renalphysiciansassociation
#kidneyawareness
#doctors
#transplant
#dialysis
#kidneyproblems
#publicpolicy
#RPA2020MTG
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The exceptions would likely have created barriers to kidney transplant patients receiving the immunosuppressive drugs most appropriate for their care. Read RPA's comment on the proposed rule here: 2/2
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RPA’s advocacy efforts for the proposed rule for the ASC payment systems definitely played a major role because CMS reversed the proposed cuts of over 54% for the two services!
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#nephrology
#kidney
#KidneyDisease
#community
#health
#medicine
#policy
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Join Dr. Jennifer Joe for a live demo of RPA Connect...RPA new online community....3:35 in the exhibit hall
#rpachicago2019
@ Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
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2018 RPA ANNUAL MEETING
Orlando Florida @ Renal Physicians Association - Fellows and Young…
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Thank you Dr. Gupta!
@nupur_nephron
@IUKidney
Dr. Gupta, continuing to get it done for the nephrology specialty.
@nupur_nephron
@RPANephrology
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Please see below a series of tweets from RPA Director of Public Policy Rob Blaser on the request for applications (RFA) for voluntary kidney care payments models released by CMS yesterday.
Here is a mini tweet thread about the RFA for the voluntary kidney disease models released by CMS yesterday. First, the due date for applications is January 22, 2020 (!). Decisions will be made and applicants informed in 'Winter' 2020, with 2020 being an implementation year. (1)
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Boxes shipped...check....next stop the 2018 RPA Annual Meeting, Orlando Florida, March 15-18..…
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Congrats to RPA's own Ed Jones, MD, for recognition of the ESCO he participates in w/Delaware Valley Nephrology
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Thank you for your partnership
@KidneyPatients
&
@ASNKidney
AAKP Leadership with ASN President Elect Mark Rosenberg and RPA President Elect Jeffrey Perlmutter at Summit of US Kidney Organizations
#KidneyWk
@ASNKidney
@RPANephrology
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The final rule on the 2019 Medicare Fee Schedule will be out around 11/1, & that will answer some questions on dialysis & telemedicine, with more regulatory guidance expected later in the year. RPA will be reporting on these issues in real time as they develop. (2/end)
Until 1/1/2019, it's hard, b/c the patient's home and dialysis facility are not approved originating sites for telemedicine in Medicare. Will be much easier after 1/1, home and DF will be approved, with no geographic restrictions. (1)
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She has been one of the most active participants in RPA’s annual Capitol Hill Days, was our Health Care Payment Committee chair for years, and is still one of RPA’s delegates to the ANA HoD. THANK YOU BECKY!!! /2
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Thank you Dr. Wong.
#ProtectPatients
"This is unjust. This is not American." Dr. Bryan Wong, nephrologist, spoke out against
#AB290
today at the CA state capitol
#ProtectPatients
rally.
#CAleg
can do better!
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LIVE STREAMING... Nephrology Practice Management Workshop, September 7th... ... @ Renal Physicians Association - Fellows and Young Physicians
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This is the importance of PAL (Policy Advocacy Leadership), securing the future of nephrology:
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#nephrology
#kidney
#KidneyDisease
#doctors
#community
#health
#advocacy
#video
#politics
#legislation
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So it appears that nephrology will have 0% specialty specific impact (as usual) for 2019. It’s somewhat challenging to sift through this as CMS has about 6 different charts on impact, but 0% is the interpretation here.
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1/3 ICYMI, the big spending bill included the following dialysis provisions: Expanding access to home dialysis by designating the patient’s home and the dialysis facility as approved originating sites for Medicare telehealth services
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Well said Bob. Thank you to all of the dialysis heroes in Houston from the RPA.
#HoustonStrong
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