The Impact of Qsource ESRD Networks on the Kidney Community

High-quality dialysis care depends on strong, trusted partnerships. Qsource ESRD Networks work alongside nearly 700 Medicare-certified outpatient dialysis providers and more than 20 transplant centers across Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, creating a connected system of support that reaches more than 60,000 people living with ESRD. These relationships form the backbone of our work. Facilities know they have a partner that understands their challenges, responds with practical guidance, and helps them navigate quality expectations with confidence.

Our Impact

Our impact begins with how we collaborate. Providers engage with the Networks because they see measurable value in shared learning, real-time data support, and targeted improvement strategies. We help teams interpret clinical metrics, uncover trends, and identify opportunities that may not be obvious in day-to-day operations. This partnership model encourages active participation in network initiatives because facilities experience firsthand how these efforts strengthen care delivery. When teams understand their performance, receive tailored feedback, and see improved outcomes, continued engagement becomes natural.

Network initiatives are designed to improve clinical quality and patient safety in ways that fit the realities of dialysis care. Infection prevention, vaccination improvement, vascular access optimization, hospitalization reduction, care transitions, and transplant uptake each require coordination and sustained effort. Through focused campaigns, data-driven resources, and supportive coaching, we help facilities integrate these priorities into their daily work. Providers participate because these initiatives reduce risk, reinforce compliance with CMS expectations, and directly influence patient outcomes.

Partnerships

Our partnerships also support consistency and reliability across the region. When facilities collaborate with the Networks, they join a larger community committed to advancing ESRD care. Shared best practices, peer-to-peer learning opportunities, and collective problem-solving build confidence and strengthen the dialysis workforce. This sense of connection encourages broader participation, as teams recognize the benefit of learning from others who face similar challenges.

Patients and care partners feel the impact of these partnerships through safer treatment experiences, clearer communication, and greater involvement in their care. When providers embrace Network initiatives, the result is more consistent education, stronger follow-through on clinical goals, and improved coordination across the ESRD care continuum.

The work of Qsource ESRD Networks is rooted in the belief that improvement is achieved through collaboration. By offering meaningful support, reliable data, and practical solutions, we help dialysis providers achieve sustainable gains in quality and performance. Facilities participate in our initiatives because they see a partner committed to their success, and together we create an environment where high-quality, patient-centered dialysis care can thrive.

Discover how Qsource ESRD Networks partners with dialysis providers to strengthen quality of care, improve clinical outcomes, and support patients and care partners across the ESRD continuum. Learn more about their expertise and the impact they’re making in their communities.