DENVER, March 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- DaVita Inc.
(NYSE: DVA), a leading independent medical group and a leading
provider of kidney care services in the United States, today announced has been
recognized as one of FORTUNE Magazine's World's Most Admired
Companies in 2017. This is the 10th consecutive year and 11th year
overall the company has appeared on the list.
In addition to being named to the list, DaVita ranked first in
Quality of Products/Services in the health care medical facilities
category.
"Building a company with an award-winning culture starts with a
commitment to community," said Kent
Thiry, chairman and CEO of DaVita. "Our teammates'
dedication to making DaVita a special place translates to
exceptional quality care for our patients."
DaVita Kidney Care is the
recognized clinical leader according to two government reports, the
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) Quality Incentive
Program and Five-Star Quality Star Rating System. For the third
year in a row, DaVita outperformed other major dialysis providers
in the Quality Incentive Program and outperformed the industry in
the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
FORTUNE surveys company executives, board members and industry
analysts to compile its rankings. Other factors include people
management, use of corporate assets, quality of management,
financial soundness, long-term investment and global
competitiveness.
Learn how DaVita's award-winning culture helps deliver quality
patient care at DaVita.com/CSR.
About DaVita Inc.
DaVita Inc., a Fortune 500® company, is the parent company of
DaVita Kidney Care and HealthCare
Partners, a DaVita Medical Group. DaVita
Kidney Care is a leading provider of kidney care in
the United States, delivering
dialysis services to patients with chronic kidney failure and end
stage renal disease. As of September 30,
2016, DaVita Kidney Care
operated or provided administrative services at 2,318 outpatient
dialysis centers located in the United
States serving approximately 186,000 patients. The company
also operated 139 outpatient dialysis centers located in 11
countries outside the United
States. HealthCare Partners manages and operates medical
groups and affiliated physician networks in California, Nevada, New
Mexico, Florida,
Colorado and Washington in its pursuit to deliver
excellent-quality health care in a dignified and compassionate
manner. As of September 30, 2016
HealthCare Partners provided integrated care management for
approximately 750,000 patients. For more information, please visit
DaVita.com/about.
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Contact Information
Media:
Caitlyn Shuket
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Caitlyn.Shuket@davita.com
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SOURCE DaVita Inc.