title: Reduction in ESRD reimbursement rate: identifying research priorities and quality indicators.
abstract: In October 1972, Public Law 92-603 extended Medicare benefits to patients suffering with chronic renal failure, and the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Program was established. The availability of registered nurses to care for the ESRD patient has been directly related to the financial reimbursement obtained by providers from Medicare. This article identifies legislation passed to establish and maintain the ESRD Program and summarizes the ESRD regulations. A review of the literature to examine research on the impact of quality of care following the reduction in reimbursement rates and the implications for nephrology nursing research are explored.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Parker
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000191:economics* / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D006278:Medicare / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000458:organization & administration; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000592:standards; D015399:Nursing Research; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D012051:Reimbursement Mechanisms / Q000191:economics*; D014481:United States