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Fistula First

Launched in early 2003, the Fistula First project is a national three-year initiative to increase the use of AV fistulae for hemodialysis access developed by CMS, all 18 ESRD Networks and IHI.

This project aims to improve vascular access for dialysis patients by reaching or exceeding the K/DOQI guidelines for AV fistula rates for the nation.

• Fistula First Outcomes Dashboard 2/12/2010 v1.3 (pdf)
• Eligible Facilities (Excel)
• Ineligible Facilities (Excel)
• Fistula First State Level Report (pdf)

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This material was prepared by IPRO, the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for New York State, under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The contents presented do not necessarily reflect CMS policy.