What is the USRDS?
The United States Renal Data System (USRDS), funded by the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, is the national data registry that collects, analyzes, and distributes information on the end-stage renal disease (ESRD) population in the U.S., including treatments and outcomes. The USRDS Coordinating Center is operated by the Minneapolis Medical Research Foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Related Questions
- The USRDS excludes deaths due to AIDS, accidents unrelated to treatment, and street drugs. Are patients who die of these causes excluded from mortality and hospitalization calculations entirely?
- Are only Medicare ESRD patients included in the USRDS registry?
- How can I request the USRDS Standard Analysis Files (SAFs)?
