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Witnesses say Medicare dialysis reimbursements fall short, threatening rural clinic closures
Summary
Witnesses told a congressional committee that Medicare reimburses dialysis providers at rates below the cost of care, creating staffing and financial pressures that could force closures in rural communities and limit patient access.
Witnesses told a congressional committee that Medicare reimbursement rates for dialysis care are sometimes below providers’ costs, putting facilities — particularly in rural areas — at risk of closing.
Congressman Warren opened the exchange by noting that “90% of all dialysis patients are Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare covers them regardless of age. Yet Medicare reimburses dialysis providers at rates below the cost of providing care,” and asked providers how the ESRD payment bundle could better spur innovation and…
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