The End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Reporting System (EQRS), formerly known as CROWNWeb, is a web-based patient registry for the ESRD program. The Conditions for Coverage for ESRD Dialysis Facilities require all Medicare-certified dialysis facilities to use EQRS. Renal transplant facilities and non-Medicare out-patient dialysis facilities are permitted but not required to use EQRS.
Who to contact for EQRS support at Midwest Kidney Network:
Alli Bailey, Network Data Manager: (651) 644-2911
Call Alli for EQRS questions, CMS form modifications, facility updates, CMS 2744 support
Aletha Duncan, Health Information Specialist: (651) 644-9877 ext. 104
Call Aletha for EQRS questions, CMS form modifications, facility updates, CMS 2744 support
Kristen Ward, Quality Improvement Systems Specialist: (651) 644-2220
Call Kristen for EQRS Clinical Data questions and QIP/PSR/PSC
Additional Resources:
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QualityNet Help Desk: (866) 288-8912
EQRS Job Aids:
- HARP & EQRS Start Guide
- Updating Patient Demographics in EQRS
- CMS 2728 Form Overview and FAQs
- ICD-10 Codes for CMS 2728 Form
- CMS 2728 & 2746 Form Best Practices
- CMS 2746 Form Overview and FAQs
- Entering Patient Influenza Data in EQRS
- Entering Clinical Depression Data in EQRS
- Entering Vocational Rehabilitation Data in EQRS
- EQRS & DQM Training for Dialysis Providers