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Renal Nework 11 Headquarters

The Renal Network of the Upper Midwest, Inc., is a private, nonprofit organization founded to improve care for patients with end stage renal disease ESRD. Established in 1978, the Renal Network of the Upper Midwest, Inc. (ESRD Network 11) is one of 18 regional ESRD Networks in the United States.

ESRD Network 11 includes Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. In this region, there are 369 renal dialysis providers and 21 renal transplant centers serving 38,500 people with kidney failure as of 10/01/2006.

Mission

The purpose of the Renal Network of the Upper Midwest is to assess and improve the quality of care provided to individuals with end stage renal disease.

Federal Regulations

ESRD service providers that receive Medicare funding must work with ESRD Networks to support their federally-mandated mission. 'Conditions for Coverage of Suppliers of ESRD Services' are published in the Federal Register, 42 CFR Subpart U. These rules and regulations address the subjects of facility qualification requirements, certification procedures, minimal utilization rates, ESRD Networks, Coordinating Councils, and Medical Review Boards."

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Network 11 Goals

Network 11, along with other End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Networks across the nation share the following goals:

  1. Improving the quality of health care services and quality of life for consumers of ESRD services
  2. Improving data reporting, reliability, and validity between ESRD facilities, Networks, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
  3. Establishing and improving partnerships and cooperative activities among and between ESRD Networks, Peer Review Organizations, State Survey Agencies, and ESRD facilities

Full list of Network 11 goals

Network 11 Council

The Network 11 Council, comprised of facility representatives from every dialysis and renal transplant facility in the region, oversees all Network business. Membership includes nephrologists, transplant surgeons, nurses, transplant coordinators, dietitians, social workers, administrators, technicians, and patients. The Council elects members to serve on the Executive, Medical Review, and Finance Committees. Consumers elect their own Consumer Committee. These committees work collaboratively with the renal community and Network staff to accomplish our mission and goals.

Network 11 Staff

Staff members in alphabetical order: