*** NKF conference call to address patients' rights and responsibilities ***

[Zach]

NKF conference call to address patients' rights and responsibilities
2/10/2009 11:15:36 AM

Patient rights under Medicare's new Conditions for Coverage for dialysis centers ensure that each individual receives information on all treatment modalities and care that follows safety regulations. Patients' rights and responsibilities are the focus of a national conference call hosted by NKF for individuals receiving dialysis and their loved ones, as part of the People Like Us: Coffeehouse Conversations telephone series. A panel of experts will discuss "Know Your Rights and Responsibilities" on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 from 3 PM to 4:30 PM ET.

Callers will learn about the different roles of the dialysis health care team members, including the patient, and how to appropriately express concerns about their treatment or care. The panel will include a CMS representative, an ESRD network coordinator and a dialysis facility consultant.

The Coffeehouse Conversations are free but registration is required. For more information and to register visit www.kidney.org/coffeehouse or call 888.JOIN.NKF.

[Rerun]

Thanks Zach!

                       

[Chris]

Shoot, I have a meeting at that time.