CVS partners with Satellite-Healthcare to advance kidney care efforts
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CVS Kidney Care has partnered with Satellite Healthcare to bolster its efforts in improving care for patients with kidney disease, according to a press release from CVS Health. Ascend Clinical, a company that provides clinical laboratory testing services for dialysis clinics, will also take part in these efforts.
“Satellite Healthcare has a long, rich history of delivering high-quality care for kidney patients,” Rick Barnett, president and CEO or Satellite Healthcare, said in the release. “Through this strategic relationship with CVS Kidney Care, we will be able to educate patients earlier to delay disease progression, increase understanding of treatment options and offer our services to more patients. This is a win-win for the kidney community.”
According to the release, the partnership will primarily focus on increasing transplantation rates and the utilization of home dialysis. As Healio Nephrology previously reported, CVS has been conducting clinical trials of its home hemodialysis machine, which was designed by Dean Kamen.
“We have known for many years that more frequent, longer dialysis improves patient outcomes," Alan Lotvin, MD, executive vice president of CVS Health, said. “Realistically this can only be done in the home. Our relationship with Satellite Healthcare will help us make this option a reality for more patients.”
He added, "We anticipate expanding this strategic relationship over time, as people with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal failure need earlier intervention and better options than they have today."
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