2 Weight-Based Heparin Protocols
While there is a paucity of clinical literature describing specific anticoagulation protocols used in hemodialysis, it is generally accepted that maintaining the integrity of the…
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Podcast: Reducing Hospitalizations through Individualized Care Plans
Physicians strive to tailor care to meet the individual needs of their patients—to keep patients healthy and out of the hospital and ultimately help improve…
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Medicare Administrative Contractors Propose More-Strict Policy for Reimbursing Frequent Dialysis
Four Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) recently proposed policy changes that would create stricter rules around paying for more than three dialysis treatments per week. These…
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How to Explore Physician Practice Options in the Shifting Health Care Landscape
Considering a new practice business model to stay competitive in today’s shifting landscape is a highly individualized decision that can have a big impact on…
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6 Interventions that Helped Eliminate Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections in a Hospital Setting
Central venous catheters (CVCs) cause approximately 250,000 central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSIs) annually in hospitals in the United States; this can contribute to 62,000…
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Podcast: Heparin Anticoagulation for Hemodialysis Patients
Clinical practice guidelines for chronic hemodialysis recommend heparin anticoagulation for the majority of hemodialysis patients. Listen to this podcast, in which George Aronoff, MD, discusses…
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The Good and the Bad with EHR Systems and Coding
As digital technology advances, our world of health information continues to rapidly evolve. The transition from paper records to electronic health records (EHRs) creates an…
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Story: Continuing Dialysis with a Limited Water Supply after Hurricane Harvey
How can kidney patients continue dialysis when a natural disaster renders a city without running water? This question arose abruptly in August when Hurricane Harvey…
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Recent News: Senate Bill to Improve Accreditation Process for Dialysis Clinics
Most health care providers are able to seek certification from third party accreditors—except for dialysis clinics, which often have to wait months or even years…
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Podcast: Patient-Centered Care for Dialysis Patients
In the dialysis industry, patients frequently perceive that they are all receiving the same “cookie-cutter care.” It is important for health care professionals to address…
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