OUR EXPERT

Chris Brown

End-Stage Renal Disease

Chris Brown brings extensive experience in healthcare operations and strategy to his role overseeing CMS contracts for ESRD Networks 3 and 4, serving New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. He leads efforts to improve kidney care quality through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and national collaboration.

Expertise

Emergency Preparedness and Response In 2017, Hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated the dialysis infrastructure in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico—both under the purview of the ESRD Network 3 contract. Chris led critical emergency efforts—first helping evacuate and coordinate care for 110 dialysis patients from St. Thomas to Puerto Rico, then swiftly mobilizing resources in Puerto Rico after Maria to maintain dialysis treatment for over 5,000 patients and prevent a mass evacuation.

ESRD Data Chris has over 25 years of experience working extensively with ESRD data and plays an integral role in various committees alongside federal partners and contractors, collaborating to improve and deepen the understanding of this critical data.

Renal Transplant Processes In 2018, recognizing significant gaps in knowledge and communication between dialysis and transplant providers, Chris launched a pioneering initiative to leverage his extensive expertise with ESRD data. He developed comprehensive reports designed to assist both types of providers in patient evaluation, waitlisting, and transplantation. These reports were so impactful that, in 2023, CMS officially adopted them, integrating them into EQRS for nationwide use by all providers.

ABOUT

Chris Brown

Chris Brown oversees the financial, operational, and strategic administration of the CMS contracts for ESRD Networks 3 and 4, which encompass New Jersey, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. He provides high-level guidance to the Network governing bodies by shaping goals, defining objectives, and contributing to the development of comprehensive work plans, policies, and procedures aimed at improving the quality of care for ESRD patients.
Chris maintains robust external partnerships through continuous engagement with federal and state agencies, healthcare programs, and the public to ensure alignment and transparency. He ensures the timely and high-quality execution of all contractual deliverables while managing day-to-day operations across diverse geographic regions. Additionally, he serves as a recognized subject matter expert on national workgroups convened by CMS and dialysis providers, offering strategic input to enhance the functionality, usability, and accuracy of the EQRS (formerly CROWNWeb) data system—the national platform supporting all ESRD patient data.

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