End Stage Renal Disease
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The End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Network of New York (Network 2) is operated by IPRO, an independent, not-for-profit corporation, and the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for New York State. Network 2 is the fifth largest Network in the ESRD Network Program, serving 26,287 patients who are receiving treatment for ESRD during 2011.
Network 2 is dedicated to assisting dialysis and renal transplantation centers in establishing and maintaining high standards of care for ESRD patients. The organization is 1 of 18 ESRD Network Organizations under contract to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). IPRO is fully committed to promoting and achieving the goals and vision of the ESRD Network Program, as well as providing support to the patients and providers within the Network 2 area.
As specified in the CMS Statement of Work (SOW), each Network is responsible for conducting activities in the following areas:
- Quality Improvement
- Community Information, Publications and Resources
- Administration
- Information Management
Network activities, which are framed by the national program goals of improving the quality of healthcare services and quality of life for ESRD beneficiaries, are tailored to meet local needs and include:
- Assuring the effective and efficient administration of benefits
- Improving quality of care for ESRD patients
- Collecting data to measure quality of care
- Providing assistance to ESRD patients and providers
- Evaluating and resolving patient grievances
For more information contact:
IPRO End Stage Renal Disease Network of New York
1979 Marcus Avenue
Lake Success, NY 11042
Phone: 516-209-5578
Toll-free: 800-238-3773 (Patients only)
Fax number: 516-326-8929
Email: info@nw2.esrd.net