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Renal community voices concerns about 5-star rating system for dialysis facilities

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Many renal organizations have asked the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to delay implementation of its new 5-star rating system, which is scheduled to go live on Dialysis Facility Compare in October. Below are letters voicing concern about the new program, and its potential impact on dialysis patients.

Dialysis Patient Citizens

MedPAC

National Kidney Foundation

Renal Physicians Association

Kidney Care Partners

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