The ESRD Network Coordinating Center (NCC) provides centralized coordination and support for the Medicare ESRD Network Program.
New Patient Orientation Packet
Since 2003, all new ESRD patients have received packets containing orientation materials relative to their plan of care. The New ESRD Patient Orientation Packets (NEPOPs) are distributed through a collaborative effort among the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Networks, and the Network Coordinating Center (NCC). In 2011, the NCC distributed more than 108,000 NEPOPs.
Once an ESRD Medical Evidence Report Form (Form CMS-2728) is entered into the Network data system for a new patient, a NEPOP is mailed to the patient’s residence.
The NEPOP mailing includes the following resources:
- A Medicare beneficiary letter from the CMS administrator
- A letter from the patient's Network Executive Director
- "Medicare Coverage of Kidney Dialysis and Kidney Transplant Services" (CMS booklet)
- "Preparing for Emergencies: A Guide for People on Dialysis" (CMS booklet)
- "You Can Live" (CMS booklet)
- "People Like Us" (National Kidney Foundation [NKF] brochure)
- "Dialysis Facility Compare" (CMS Brochure)
- "Vascular Access Flyer" (Fistula First Breakthrough Initiative Flyer)
In addition to the materials included in the NEPOP, we also have a Pediatric brochure available upon request.
History of the New Patient Orientation Packet
Spanish NEPOP Materials
The Spanish NEPOP mailing includes the following resources:- Prepárese para Emergencias: Una guía para personas en dialysis
Preparing for Emergencies: A Guide for People on Dialysis - La Cobertura Medicare de los Servicios de Diálisis Renal y Trasplante de Riñón
Medicare Coverage of Kidney Dialysis and Kidney Transplant Services - Acceso Vascular para Hemodiálisis
Vascular Access Flyer - Fistula First Breakthrough Initiative - Usted Puede Vivir: Su Guía para Vivir con Insuficiencia Renal
You Can Live: Your Guide for Living with Kidney Failure - Comparar los Centros de Diálisis
Dialysis Facility Compare Lo Que Necesita Saber Sobre la Urinalisis (NKF Brochure)
What you need to know about Urinalisis
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