ANNA Joins Renal Physicians Association in Appealing Decision by National Quality Forum on Measure 2496 (Standardized Readmission Ratio for Dialysis Facilities)
Pursuant to the National Quality Forum’s (NQF) Consensus Development Process, the Renal Physicians Association (RPA), American Nephrology Nurses’ Association, American Society of Nephrology, American Society of Pediatric Nephrology, Dialysis Patient Citizens, and Kidney Care Partners formally appeal the Consensus Standards Approval Committee’s (CSAC) decision on Measure 2496, the Standardized Readmission Ratio for Dialysis Facilities. We are highly concerned about the apparent overriding of both the Standing Committee and NQF member vote in regard to said measure, part of the All-Cause Admissions and Readmissions Measures set.