Renal Business Today

Practice Management

Running a dialysis clinic is a complex task for nephrologists, administrators, nurses and other renal professionals, whether they are at a corporate, independent or a joint venture clinic. Coordinating dialysis care among an increasing number of kidney disease patients, ensuring proper protocols such as infection control are in place, proper billing and coding, and keeping dialysis staff happy are a few of the challenges in dialysis practice management.

DaVita, Alonzo Mourning, George Lopez Team Up to Raise Awareness

DENVER—DaVita announced the launch of a national television public service announcement (PSA) to raise awareness on the risks of kidney disease. March marks National Kidney Month, and March 14 is World Kidney Day. ...More
March 7, 2013
Posted in News, Practice Management
NKF Appoints New President-Elect

NEW YORK—Jeffrey S. Berns, MD, of Philadelphia was named president-elect of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). ...More
March 7, 2013
Posted in News, Practice Management
Casseroles, Easy Meals for Busy Folks

A while ago, I gave a friend a beautiful handmade casserole dish for her wedding. The new bride asked me what to cook in it. When I said casseroles, her blank face told me she had never made one. I couldn’t believe it! ...More
March 6, 2013
Posted in Articles, Practice Management
Saying Goodbye to Anti-Rejection Drugs

One knows that when a person gets a kidney transplant they are required to take anti-rejection medication for as long as the kidney continues to work. Anti-rejection medication is necessary in order for the foreign object, the kidney, to be accepted by the body. ...More
March 5, 2013
Posted in Articles, Clinical & Pharma, Practice Management
RSN Releases Commemorative Book, Inspires CKD Patients

LOS ANGELES—Renal Support Network (RSN) is releasing a commemorative book of essays written by people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) to create awareness, inspire hope and give those with CKD a voice. ...More
March 4, 2013
Posted in News, Practice Management
AKF Raises Awareness, Takes Action on Capitol Hill

ROCKVILLE, Md.—The American Kidney Fund (AKF) announced its calendar of activities celebrating March’s National Kidney Month. The variety of planned events will inform and educate at-risk individuals, members of Congress and professional organizations about kidney ...More
March 4, 2013
Posted in News, Practice Management
Protect Your Kidneys, Celebrate National Kidney Month

When I think of March I think of green because of St. Patrick's Day, March Madness because I am a basketball fan, and warmer weather because spring is around the corner. I'm sure a lot of you think of at least one of those things, but did you know that March is National ...More
February 28, 2013
Posted in Blog, Practice Management
NKF Help Line Helps Patients Answer Questions

NEW YORK—March is National Kidney Month and the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is the place to turn for all your kidney questions. The NKF Cares Help Line is available in March and throughout the year. ...More
February 26, 2013
Posted in News, Practice Management
Everyone is Important in Dialysis Care

When one thinks of dialysis, one might not consider all the hard work and dedication that goes into taking care of each individual kidney failure patient. Each employee plays a special role in this demanding field. Each role is specific, but at the end of the day, it is all ...More
February 26, 2013
Posted in Articles, Practice Management
NxStage Single Needle Technology Receives CE Mark Approval

LAWRENCE, Mass.—NxStage Medical announced its single needle technology, OneSite, has received CE Mark approval. In addition, initial patient experiences using this new product have demonstrated its benefits for dialysis patients. ...More
February 25, 2013
Posted in News, Business, Practice Management