Association Between Nephrologist Ownership of Dialysis Facilities and Clinical Outcomes.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2022.5002
Abstract: Importance Ownership of US dialysis facilities presents a financial conflict of interest for nephrologists, who may change their clinical practice to improve facility profitability. Objective To investigate the association between nephrologist ownership of freestanding dialysis… read more here.
Keywords: ownership dialysis; dialysis; ownership; dialysis facilities ... See more keywords
Treatment Patterns and Characteristics of Dialysis Facilities Randomly Assigned to the Medicare End-Stage Renal Disease Treatment Choices Model
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.25516
Abstract: Key Points Question How are the dialysis facilities randomly assigned to Medicare’s End-Stage Renal Disease Treatment Choices (ETC) model different from control facilities? Findings In this cross-sectional study of 6062 facilities treating 316 927 patients, patients… read more here.
Keywords: assigned medicare; dialysis; dialysis facilities; randomly assigned ... See more keywords
Narrow Dialysis Networks In Medicare Advantage: Exposure By Race, Ethnicity, And Dual Eligibility.
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DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.2022.01044
Abstract: The 21st Century Cures Act permitted people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) to enroll in Medicare Advantage (MA) effective January 2021. It is imperative to understand the breadth of dialysis facility networks across MA contracts… read more here.
Keywords: medicare advantage; dialysis networks; dialysis; people esrd ... See more keywords