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Title of bill
An act to amend the social services law, in relation to chronic kidney disease pilot projects
Purpose
Authorizes chronic kidney disease pilot projects.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Amends the social services law by adding a new section 364-n to authorize the commissioner of health to fund a pilot project for one year in a New York county to increase public and medical community awareness regarding chronic kidney disease; increase screening for chronic kidney disease; and enhance surveillance systems to better assess the prevalence and incidence of chronic kidney disease.
The pilot project will be a voluntary program that will provide six kidney disease education services to individuals with stage IV chronic kidney disease who will require dialysis or a kidney transplant, furnished upon referral of a medical professional managing the individual's kidney condition, and will be designed to provide comprehensive information regarding the management of the condition, including a description of treatment options. The program will ensure that the person has the opportunity to actively participate in the choice of therapy, and be tailored to meet the needs of the individual involved.
The Commissioner of Health shall set standards for the content of the program after consulting with various sources, but, to the extent possible, such standards shall be content neutral.
Justification
In 2010, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced as part of its Physician Fee Schedule Rule that there will be implementation of a new Medicare benefit providing Stage 4 chronic kidney disease patients with coverage for up to six face-to-face sessions with qualified educators explaining their treatment options including transplantation, peritoneal dialysis, and hemodialysis.
Approximately 26 million adults have chronic kidney disease. According to recent studies, chronic kidney disease patients are often only presented with in-center hemodialysis therapy as a treatment option. This can lead to delays in treatment and a lack of consideration of all treatment options. To date, 98% of patients are eligible for hemodialysis, 87% of patients are eligible for peritoneal dialysis, and 54% of patients are eligible for transplantation. These numbers demonstrate the need for careful consideration of all options before a course of medical treatment is chosen.
This bill will set up a similar educational system as Medicare and will provide eligible Stage 4 chronic kidney disease patients on Medicaid with educational sessions regarding treatment options. These sessions will provide patients with the ability to more fully understand their disease and actively participate in their care.
Legislative history
None.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Local fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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