Welcome to NephU’s Hot Topics in Nephrology Series featuring various experts in the field of nephrology. In this podcast series, thought leaders will share their expertise and perspectives on the latest developments and trends in the nephrology space. NephU hosts veteran nephrology writer and editor Mark Neumann to discuss two important issues for the NephU community coming from the March Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, or MedPAC, report: recommendations for payment to nephrologists and to the bundled payment rate for dialysis providers.