DENVER, July 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- DaVita Kidney Care is energized by the
focus from the Administration on kidney health.
These government initiatives are expected to support DaVita's
investments to further kidney disease prevention, encourage home
kidney care and improve kidney transplantation rates.
"We've been investing in capabilities to deliver holistic care
that addresses our patients' needs beyond kidney disease, such as
mental health, social services and nutrition. We will continue to
work with the Administration and Congress to launch programs that
address broader care opportunities," said Javier Rodriguez, CEO for DaVita Inc.
DaVita's current capabilities and results
DaVita partners with payors across the country and works with
tens of thousands of individuals before their kidneys fail. Early
intervention often leads patients who need dialysis to choose the
best treatment option for their lifestyle and reduces
hospitalizations.
Education is important to slow the progression of kidney
disease. To date, DaVita has educated more than 165,000 individuals
and care partners through Kidney Smart®. DaVita patients
who attend Kidney Smart are six times more likely to choose home
dialysis as a treatment option.
DaVita is the largest provider of home dialysis in the country,
continuing to deliver innovative technologies like home remote
monitoring and a telehealth platform to make it easier for
patients to treat at home.
DaVita is passionate about helping as many patients as possible
qualify for a kidney transplant. The company created Transplant
Smart® to help empower patients and keep them organized
along the kidney transplant journey. The reality is that there are
more than 100,000 patients waiting for a kidney transplant, and
there aren't enough organs available for every patient. We look
forward to supporting solutions that allow more patients to receive
a transplant.
"Over the last decade, the kidney care community has improved
clinical outcomes and longevity while creating greater access to
high-quality care for all patients," said Bryan Becker, M.D., chief medical officer for
DaVita Integrated Kidney Care. "We look forward to continuing to
work with nephrologists to help create even better care models for
our unique population of patients."
DaVita remains committed to working with the Administration and
the broader health care system to further improve kidney
health.
To learn more about DaVita's integrated kidney care programs,
visit www.DaVita.com/Innovation.
About DaVita Inc.
DaVita is a Fortune 500® health care provider focused on
transforming care delivery to improve quality of life for patients
around the globe. The company is the largest provider of kidney
care services in the U.S. and has been a leader in clinical quality
and innovation for 20 years. Through DaVita
Kidney Care, the company treats patients with chronic kidney
failure and end stage renal disease. DaVita is committed to bold,
patient-centric care models, implementing the latest technologies
and moving toward integrated care offerings for all. As of
March 31, 2019, DaVita served 203,000
patients at 2,664 outpatient dialysis centers in the United States. The company also operated
241 outpatient dialysis centers in nine countries across the world.
DaVita has reduced hospitalizations, improved mortality, and worked
collaboratively to propel the kidney care industry to adopt an
equitable and high-quality standard of care for all patients,
everywhere. To learn moreabout how DaVita is leading
the health care evolution, please, visit
DaVita.com/About.
Contact Information
Media:
Kate Stabrawa
Kate.stabrawa@davita.com
(303) 876-7527
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