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November 09, 2019
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Likelihood of renal recovery after AKI varies based on sex, race

Likelihood of renal recovery after AKI varies based on sex, race

WASHINGTON — Data presented here at ASN Kidney Week showed patients who developed ESKD due to acute kidney injury had different outcomes based on sex and race.

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October 04, 2019
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ESRD Treatment Choices model takes high priority in Washington update

ESRD Treatment Choices model takes high priority in Washington update

HUNTINGTON BEACH, California — The state of health care legislation in Washington and ongoing concerns about the inadequacies of the ESRD Treatment Choices payment model for dialysis care, set to launch in January, were part of a package of discussion points during a session on policy issues and political agendas held during the National Renal Administrators Association’s Annual Conference.

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September 10, 2019
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Dialysis at for-profit facilities may mean reduced access to kidney transplant

Dialysis at for-profit facilities may mean reduced access to kidney transplant

Compared with nonprofit facilities, patients who received dialysis at for-profit facilities had a lower likelihood of accessing kidney transplantation, according to a recently published study.

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September 09, 2019
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System-wide approach successfully expands home peritoneal dialysis

System-wide approach successfully expands home peritoneal dialysis

Implementation of an integrated health care delivery model increased the rate of home-based peritoneal dialysis for patients with advanced kidney disease, according to a recently published study.

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August 22, 2019
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CMS releases more details on Kidney Care First, other payment models

In a recent webinar, CMS offered more details on four new voluntary kidney payment models that are part of the Advancing American Kidney Health initiative.

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August 21, 2019
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CVS Kidney Care model uses nurse practitioners to track patients, takes ‘home first’ approach

CVS Kidney Care model uses nurse practitioners to track patients, takes ‘home first’ approach

SEATTLE — A new care model underway by pharmacy company CVS and health care insurer Aetna is using nurse practitioners stationed at pharmacies across the country to identify and manage patients with chronic kidney disease.

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August 20, 2019
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First patient begins CVS trial with Dean Kamen-designed home dialysis machine

First patient begins CVS trial with Dean Kamen-designed home dialysis machine

SEATTLE — After training and 4 days of treatments in a dialysis clinic, the first patient involved in clinical trials for a new CVS-funded home hemodialysis machine is expected to begin treatment at home later this week, according to an update at the Innovations in Dialysis: Expediting Advances Symposium here.

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August 12, 2019
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Racial disparities exist in use of palliative care for patients with ESKD

Racial disparities exist in use of palliative care for patients with ESKD

While the use of palliative care increased for all hospitalized patients with ESKD, black and Hispanic patients were significantly less likely to receive palliative care referrals and services than white patients, according to a recently published study.

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August 08, 2019
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Nitric oxide-eluting catheter insert may prevent infection, thrombosis

A nitric oxide-eluting, disposable hemodialysis catheter insert may lower mortality rates for patients with kidney disease by preventing infection and thrombosis.

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August 01, 2019
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Women who develop preeclampsia are at five-times greater risk for ESKD

Women who develop preeclampsia are at five-times greater risk for ESKD

Women who had no major comorbidities before their first pregnancy but who developed preeclampsia had a five-fold increased risk for end-stage kidney disease, according to a recently published study.

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