KCC
Kidney Care Choices Model
The Kidney Care Choices (KCC) Model aims to delay the onset of dialysis and incentivize kidney transplantation for people with Medicare who have chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 4 and 5 and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The voluntary model launched in 2022 and will run through 2027.
Innovation
Brings nephrologists and other kidney care providers together to take accountability for patients with late-stage CKD, ESRD, or a kidney transplant, offering coordinated care and patient education.
The Problem
Patients with chronic kidney disease may experience fragmented care and high-cost treatments that do little to slow disease progression. They also receive limited if any education about their disease and treatment options.
The Solution
The KCC Model brings nephrologists (kidney doctors) and other kidney care providers and practices together to take accountability for patients who have late-stage chronic kidney disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or a kidney transplant, offering coordinated and seamless treatment and care, along with patient education.
Expected Outcomes
The KCC Model aims to reduce the number of patients developing kidney failure, have fewer patients receive dialysis in dialysis centers, and increase the number of kidney transplants.
Strategy
The KCC Model is testing strategies to deliver high-quality, coordinated kidney care to patients, and empowering them to better manage their kidney disease and live longer, healthier lives.
Model Goals
- Delay the onset of dialysis
- Incentivize kidney transplantation
- Reduce the number of patients developing kidney failure
- Have fewer patients receive dialysis in dialysis centers
- Increase the number of kidney transplants
Patient Eligibility
People with Medicare who have late-stage chronic kidney disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or a kidney transplant.
- Must have Medicare
- Must have chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 4 and 5, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), or a kidney transplant
Provider Eligibility
Nephrologists (kidney doctors) and other kidney care providers and practices.
- Must be a nephrologist, kidney care provider, or practice
Care Categories
Kidney Care
CMS Benchmarks & Thresholds
eligibility
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