Welcome to the RPA's Nephrology Coverage Advocacy Program

RPA launched the NCAP initiative in June 2003 to serve as an advocate and national representative for physicians engaged in the study and management of patients with renal disease. NCAP is actively involved in educating RPA members about reimbursement coverage and regulatory issues which impact patient care.

NCAP promotes the development of more effective renal coverage policies at the Medicare/Medicaid carrier level and greater participation by nephrology as a specialty.

The purpose of NCAP is to provide a forum in which nephrologists from around the country can (1) ensure that there is appropriate nephrology representation and input into the development of local coverage policies affecting renal care; (2) learn appropriate methods by which they can shape local renal coverage policies; and (3) exchange information regarding renal coverage policies across state and regional boundaries.

For more information or to join NCAP, please contact Amy Beckrich at 301-468-3515 or abeckrich@renalmd.org.