title: Update on the End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Incentive Program.
abstract: The End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Incentive Program continues to evolve and expand. In this article, we will review the program's structure and critically assess the clinical metrics in place. In addition, we will discuss upcoming program changes to help prepare dialysis facilities and nephrologists to meet new proposed metrics.
authors.affiliation: SB Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Great Neck, New York.
authors.forename: Rimda
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Wanchoo
authors.affiliation: SB Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Great Neck, New York.
authors.forename: Azzour D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Hazzan
authors.affiliation: SB Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Great Neck, New York.
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Fishbane
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy*; D058996:Quality Improvement; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000592:standards*