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March 25, 2021
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Biden administration partners with dialysis clinics for COVID-19 vaccine allocation

Biden administration partners with dialysis clinics for COVID-19 vaccine allocation

Today, the Biden administration announced a partnership with dialysis clinics to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to patients and health care workers.

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March 03, 2021
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Fresenius launches care coordination program for patients with kidney disease

Fresenius launches care coordination program for patients with kidney disease

At the start of National Kidney Month, Fresenius Medical Care has launched a program focused on improving care coordination for patients with chronic kidney disease.

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February 22, 2021
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Dialysis clinics in Texas recovering from winter storm, but water supplies remain limited

Dialysis clinics in Texas recovering from winter storm, but water supplies remain limited

Dialysis providers are recovering from power blackouts and winter storms that pummeled Texas last week, but limited access to clean water needed to perform treatments have forced disaster teams to find alternative suppliers.

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February 05, 2021
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FMC AG anticipates a 25% income drop in 2021 due to COVID-19 deaths

FMC AG anticipates a 25% income drop in 2021 due to COVID-19 deaths

Fresenius Medical Care AG anticipates “significant negative impact” on net income this year due to thousands of patients who have died from COVID-19, the company announced prior to release of its fourth-quarter earnings.

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February 02, 2021
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Fresenius utilizes tool to improve distribution of home dialysis machines, supplies

Fresenius utilizes tool to improve distribution of home dialysis machines, supplies

To improve the distribution of dialysis-related supplies to homes and centers, Fresenius Medical Care North America has partnered with Descartes, a company that formulated a technology-based delivery solution.

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January 13, 2021
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Fresenius launches kidney-focused genomic registry to support clinical research

Fresenius launches kidney-focused genomic registry to support clinical research

The Frenova division of Fresenius Medical Care has developed an initiative aimed at developing “the largest renal-focused genomic registry in the world,” according to a company press release. The first participants have been enrolled.

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December 30, 2020
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U.S. Renal Care to administer COVID-19 antibody therapy at dialysis clinics

U.S. Renal Care to administer COVID-19 antibody therapy at dialysis clinics

U.S. Renal Care announced it is in the process of obtaining bamlanivimab, a monoclonal antibody therapy that has received emergency use authorization by the FDA for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19.

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October 21, 2020
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FDA approves new container system for peritoneal dialysis solutions

FDA approves new container system for peritoneal dialysis solutions

The FDA has approved Fresenius Medical Care North America’s Delflex peritoneal dialysis solutions in Biofine, a new bag material that is more efficient and environmentally friendly, according to a press release.

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October 12, 2020
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Fresenius partners with Livongo for virtual CKD management

Fresenius partners with Livongo for virtual CKD management

Through Fresenius Medical Care North America’s recently announced partnership with Livongo Health Inc., patients will now be managed utilizing Livongo’s Whole Person for CKD virtual care-coordination services.

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October 08, 2020
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Fresenius forms agreement with Humana for members with kidney disease

Fresenius forms agreement with Humana for members with kidney disease

Following an announcement that its dialysis facilities will be joining a data exchange network to improve patient care coordination, Fresenius Medical Care North America has expanded its partnership with Humana to further these efforts.

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