A Risk Based Approach to Improving Chronic Kidney Disease Management
Chronic Kidney Disease
About this trial
This is an interventional health services research trial for Chronic Kidney Disease focused on measuring Chronic kidney disease, Quality improvement, Self management support, Electronic health records, Clinical decision support, Electronic reminders, Patient outreach
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Stage 3 chronic kidney disease based on at least 2 eGFR 30-60 (separated by 90 days) within the prior 5 years
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have a primary care visit at one of 15 of the HVMA health centers within the last 18 months
Exclusion Criteria:
- Age > 85 years
Sites / Locations
- Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Physician Intervention
Physician Control
Physicians randomized to the intervention will receive: Electronic alerts during office visits for patients with chronic kidney disease Opportunity to enroll their patients with chronic kidney disease in a self management support outreach program
Physicians randomized to the control arm will continue to manage their patients with chronic kidney disease according to routine primary care standards.