Author Question: MIPPA required the establishment of quality incentives in the ESRD program. Indicate whether the ... (Read 26 times)

melly21297 · **on:** Jul 12, 2018

MIPPA required the establishment of quality incentives in the ESRD program.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

What are three responsibilities of the ESRD networks according to federal regulation 42 C.F.R. 405.2112?

miss_1456@hotmail.com · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 12, 2018

Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

Any three of the responsibilities below:
developing network goals for placing patients in settings for self-care and transplantation
encouraging the use of medically appropriate treatment settings that are most compatible with patient rehabilitation and the participation of patients, providers of services, and renal disease facilities in vocational rehabilitation programs
developing criteria and standards relating to the quality and appropriateness of patient care and, with respect to working with patients, facilities, and providers of services, for encouraging participation in vocational rehabilitation programs
evaluating the procedures used by facilities in the network in assessing patients for placement in appropriate treatment modalities
evaluating and resolving patient grievances
appointing a network council and a medical review board
conducting on-site reviews of facilities and providers as necessary, as determined by the medical review board or CMS
collecting, validating, and analyzing data