Fresenius Medical Care
Fresenius joins data exchange network for care coordination between dialysis facilities
Fresenius Kidney Care’s dialysis facilities will begin using data from the CommonWell Health Alliance which, according to a press release, will enable the “near real-time” exchange of patient-related health information.
Comprehensive guidelines lead to better results for patients with mineral, bone disorders
Kidney disease guidelines paired with checklist and care coordination logs were linked to improved results in patients with mineral and bone disorders, according to a presentation.
Randomized clinical trial participation does not impact dialysis facility quality scores
Patients meet clinical quality targets equally at dialysis facilities that participate vs. centers that do not participate in randomized clinical trials, according to presented research.
Fresenius reports ‘strong’ earnings in the second quarter of 2020
Fresenius Medical Care reported “strong” earnings in the second quarter of 2020 despite the impact of COVID-19 on operations and disruptions in patient care.
Fresenius grants $106,000 to United Network for Organ Sharing
Fresenius donates $250,000 to help deliver meals to patients with kidney failure
Fresenius Medical Care North America has donated $250,000 to the Food is Medicine Coalition, an act which the company hopes will help ensure patients with kidney failure receive adequate nutrition during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.