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Kidney Community Says Medicare Rule Goe

WASHINGTON—The nation’s kidney care leaders expressed disappointment that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) decision to cut Medicare payments for dialysis by 12 percent—or nearly $30 per treatment—over ...read more

Cranberries for Winter

It's cranberry time! These beautiful red gems are filled with protective nutrients and antioxidants. They can help against urinary tract infections and may help protect against heart disease, cancer and other diseases. ...read more

RBT+ June 2013

Issues such as meaningful use and ICD-10 are hot topics in any healthcare field. In the latest June Digital Issue, RBT digs deep into the three hot topics that are a focus within any dialysis organization. Highlights of the ...read more

Venous Needle Dislodgement

Venous needle dislodgement (VND) occurs when a venous needle dislodges from a patient's vascular access during hemodialysis treatment. This report discusses VND severity and presents best practices and other solutions to ...read more

Top Five Stories for July 2013

The following five stories are the ones that you, our readers, have found most intriguing during the month of July. Expected hot topics, such as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid proposed cuts and home hemodialysis, ...read more

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DaVita Shares Tips for Open Enrollment Season

DENVER—Millions of Americans are currently enrolling in their health benefits for the coming year. DaVita has shared tips for open enrollment for dialysis patients. ...More
4 days ago Posted in News, Business, Government & Regulation
New DCI Dialysis Facility Opening Early 2014

WAVERLY, Tenn.—Dialysis Clinic, Inc., (DCI) started construction June 2013 on their latest dialysis facility at 505 West Main Street, Waverly, TN. The anticipated completion date for construction is set for late February 2014. ...More
4 days ago Posted in News, Business

What's Hot at ASN

More than 13,000 renal professionals and patients attended the annual American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week this year to learn about the latest developments in the renal industry. ...More
5 days ago Posted in Digital Issues, Practice Management
NRAA Responds to ESRD PPS Final Rule

The National Renal Administrators Association (NRAA) responded to the release of the “Medicare Program; End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System, Quality Incentive Program, and Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies” final rule. ...More
6 days ago Posted in News, Government & Regulation
Homemade Gifts Infused With Flavor

There is something so special about a homemade gift. It tells recipients you care enough to spend the most precious gift—your time—on them. You can make tasty, healthy gifts easily from ingredients you already have at home. Homemade food gifts will not only save you time ...More
6 days ago Posted in Articles
Kidney Community Says Medicare Rule Goes Too Far, Cuts Too Deep

WASHINGTON—The nation’s kidney care leaders expressed disappointment that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) decision to cut Medicare payments for dialysis by 12 percent—or nearly $30 per treatment—over three to four years will have a negative impact on ...More
6 days ago Posted in News, Government & Regulation, Practice Management
DaVita Patient Vaccinations Exceed Goals

DENVER—DaVita, announced that the company has exceeded its goal of vaccinating 90 percent of its dialysis patients for influenza and pneumonia this flu season. ...More
6 days ago Posted in News, Practice Management
NephCure Foundation Raises $600,000 to Support Kidney Disease Research

NEW YORK—The NephCure Foundation raised more than $600,000 on Nov. 21 at a fundraiser to help its fight against the kidney disease Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and Nephrotic Syndrome. ...More
1 week ago Posted in News, Business, Clinical & Pharma, Practice Management
Building a Strong Culture of Safety in Dialysis

The treatments, regulations, and safety concerns surrounding end-stage renal disease (ESRD) are changing at an overwhelming pace and although difficult to keep up with, it is safe to say that safety always has been a footing for quality care. ...More
1 week ago Posted in Articles
AHS Staffing Prepares for Growth

EDMOND, Okla.—Oklahoma-based AHS Staffing will open and move to a new building. The company was founded in April 2010 following the acquisition of Houston based PharmStat Staffing, LLC. ...More
2 weeks ago Posted in News, Business, Practice Management