End Stage Renal Disease: Memos and Publications

This page includes helpful resources related to facilities providing treatment for end stage renal disease (ESRD). Publications are files or websites with additional information. Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) numbered memos are documents that deal with:

• Policies for ESRD treatment facilities.
• Guidelines for ESRD treatment facilities managed by DQA.
• Information and interpretation of federal and state regulations.

Questions? Email dhswebmaildqa@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

Publications

Select a link to learn more:

• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) State Operations Manual - Find information for states including the certification process, program activities, and complaint procedures.
• CMS ESRD Center - Find information on billing, coverage, and other resources for ESRD.
• Consumer Guide: Finding and Choosing an ESRD Treatment Facility - Find directories and survey results.
• Medicare State Operations Manual (Appendix H – End-Stage Renal Disease Facilities) (PDF) - Find guidance for surveyors.
• Pharmacy Newscapsule - Newsletter published regularly by DQA.

Memos

Memos from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)

View our Memos Library to access a wealth of communications issued by DHS regarding policies and procedures and how they should be put into action.

DQA numbered memo

Select a link to view the memo. You can also view the list of all DQA Memos.

For an official paper copy of any numbered memo, email or write:

• Email dhswebmaildqa@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
• Mailing address:
  Administrator’s Office
  Division of Quality Assurance
  PO Box 2969
  Madison, WI 53701