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Quanta Dialysis Technologies sets funding round record after raising $245 million
Quanta Dialysis Technologies Ltd. has raised $245 million in a Series-D funding round, making it “the largest private funding round for a dialysis device company in history,” according to a press release.
NKF bridges gap between patients and researchers with new online portal
A new online portal by the National Kidney Foundation, called NKF Kidney Research Connect, links patients, care partners and donors with researchers for patient-centered outcomes research, according to a press release.
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ASN launches new loan program to promote diversity in nephrology
The American Society of Nephrology launched its loan mitigation pilot program, committing $2,700,000 to selected recipients of underrepresented groups, according to a press release.
Strive Health adopts home hemodialysis system by Outset Medical
To expand patient access to home hemodialysis treatments, Strive Health will begin using the Tablo system from Outset Medical Inc., according to a press release.
How dialysis staff survived the stress, heartache of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives and the practice of medicine.
Artificial intelligence aids nephrologists in directing kidney care
When nephrologists direct care for patients with kidney disease, many comorbid-related issues are addressed in a patient care plan, including fluid overload, access patency, anemia management and phosphorus control.
Almost a decade later, ESRD Quality Incentive Program shows little impact on quality
CMS has a history of using ‘financial carrots’ to influence treatment approaches in the ESRD Program.
DaVita, NKF team up for ‘The Big Ask: The Big Give’ pilot
DaVita Kidney Care and the National Kidney Foundation have collaborated to launch a pilot of the developing kidney transplantation program “The Big Ask: The Big Give,” according to a press release.
Boston Children’s Hospital ranks best in region, remains #1 in nephrology in the US
Boston Children’s Hospital has again been named the top provider of pediatric nephrology care in the country, according to the most recent edition of “Best Children’s Hospitals,” released annually by U.S. News & World Report.
DaVita launches virtual support groups for patients on home dialysis
DaVita Kidney Care has created virtual support groups for patients on home dialysis, a feature that expands its DaVita Care Connect mobile health platform.