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RPA is a national medical specialty association that represents and serves the interests of nephrology practitioners in their pursuit and delivery of quality renal care.

Shared Decision-Making in the Appropriate Initiation of and Withdrawal from Dialysis, 2nd ed.
This revision includes the following new and expanded topic areas:

Establishing a shared decision-making relationship with patients
Making a Decision to Initiate or Discontinue Dialysis
Resolving Conflicts Regarding Dialysis
Estimating Patient-Specific Prognoses

Last Seminar for 2010 – September 21 in Detroit, MI

Learn how to get reimbursed for CKD education.

Learn which CPT and ICD-9 codes to use for various kidney patient scenarios and diagnoses.

Federal regulations and requirements described in the 2010 Medicare Fee Schedule will also be explained.

Save the Date!

The RPA 2011 Annual Meeting is heading back to Washington, DC!

Mark your calendars to attend on March 17 -20, 2011, at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC.

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Young Physicians in Nephrology: 2009 RPA Survey Report

Mobile Charge Capture Inventory

Vascular Access Initiative: Resources and Tools

Physician Payment News

CMS Releases ESRD Bundling Rule

This Month's eNews

RPA Comments on 2011 Medicare Fee Schedule Proposed Rule

RPA provided comments on selected portions of the 2011 Medicare Fee Schedule Proposed Rule ...

RPA FAQ Guidance Document on Compliance with FDA REMS Requirements for ESAs

RPA provides guidance to Nephrology Practitioners (see more)...

RPA Letter to FDA re: Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) for Erythropoeisis Stimulating Agents (ESAs)

RPA provided comments to FDA on its REMS program for ESAs. Read more ...

RPA Comments on NCD for ESAs for CKD and Dialysis-related Anemia

NCA Tracking Sheet for Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs) ...

Medicare Enrollment and Claims Processing

Medicare Enrollment and Claims Processing2010 06 30Updated June 30, 2010 Understanding the July 6 Date by which all Physicians Who Refer or Order Must be Enrolled in MedicareWHAT New Medicare enrollment deadline for referring ordering physicians. This includes any physician...