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Technical Expert Panel (TEP) for the Development of New Quality Measures for the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Population

CMS is convening a Technical Expert Panel (TEP) for the development of new quality measures for the ESRD population on March 10-11, 2010. Nominations for this TEP are now being accepted through February 17 at our Call for Technical Expert Panel Website (http://www.cms.hhs.gov/apps/QMIS/CallforTEP.asp external link); self-nominations are also welcome. This TEP will be unique in that we will be convening Six Clinical TEPs of approximately 6-8 individuals each that will evaluate evidence for the development of new measures based on the following topic areas:

  • Anemia Management (Target value for Serum Ferritin, Target value for Transferrin Saturation);
  • Mineral Metabolism (Target value for Calcium, Target value for Phosphorus)
  • Vascular Access Infection Rate (Catheter Infection Rate)
  • Pediatric Adequacy (Hemodialysis [HD], Peritoneal Dialysis [PD])
  • Pediatric Anemia (Anemia Management)
  • Fluid Weight Management
In order to develop the strongest quality measures we are seeking experts with the following qualifications: Topic Knowledge; Expertise including, but not limited to: ESRD, Anemia Management, Mineral Metabolism, Vascular Access Infection Rate, Pediatric Adequacy, Pediatric Anemia and Fluid Weight Management; Performance Measurement; Quality Improvement; Consumer Perspective; Purchaser Perspective; Health Care Disparities

 

 

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