Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) impacts 36 million adults in the U.S.—and a staggering 90% of those who have it are unaware of their condition. Despite its prevalence, CKD remains under-prioritized in quality improvement efforts, leading to critical care gaps.
In January 2025, NCQA convened a panel of experts—primary care clinicians, nephrologists, cardiologists, endocrinologists, pharmacists, patient representatives—to discuss ways to drive improvement in the quality of care for people with CKD. This white paper captures the dynamic discussions and insights from the convening, presenting actionable recommendations to close CKD care gaps and charting a roadmap for future quality measures.
Inside This White Paper:
- Expert Insights: A comprehensive summary of the panel’s perspectives on CKD prevention, screening and management.
- Quality Care Elements: Key components of high-quality CKD care, and obstacles to achieving these goals.
- CKD’s Role in CKM: An in-depth look at CKD within the broader context of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome.
- Actionable Recommendations: Strategic proposals to bridge CKD care gaps.
- Future Framework: A forward-thinking framework for CKD prevention, screening and management quality measures.
Sponsorship SupportÂ
Thanks to our panel of experts for sharing their knowledge and insights. This research is made possible with support from Boehringer Ingelheim and Novo Nordisk.
