Fresenius Medical Care

California voters turned down a union-backed ballot initiative by more than a 2-1 margin on election night that would have created stricter rules for dialysis clinic operations.

The three-way merger of InterWell Health, Cricket Health and Fresenius Health Partners has been completed, according to a press release.

For the second time in 2 years, Californians will be asked in November to decide whether new regulations are needed for dialysis companies operating in the state.

U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil complaint in federal court against Fresenius Vascular Care Inc. alleging that the company billed Medicare and other health plans for more than 1,000 unnecessary procedures in their access centers.

The FDA has sent a letter to health care providers warning that silicone tubing used in certain Fresenius Medical Care dialysis machines may contain toxic chemicals.

Fresenius Medical Care has appointed Nwamaka “Amaka” Eneanya, MD, MPH, FASN, as head of strategy and operations for its global medical office.

Cricket Health, one of several value-based organizations aimed at the kidney care market, will merge with Fresenius Health Partners and InterWell Health, the companies recently announced.

Fresenius Medical Care North America announced it donated $250,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to fund the Healthy Habits program, according to a press release.

As part of the Kidney Care Choices models launched by CMS, Fresenius Medical Care North America announced in a press release that it has partnered with more than 1,000 nephrology providers.

Fresenius Medical Care North America announced the appointments of three individuals to clinical leadership positions.