Here’s a roundup of nephrology news over the past couple weeks. Click on the headlines to browse the articles. Or, if you’ve discovered other newsworthy items that may be of interest to our team or your nephrologist peers, we invite you to please share news links in the comments.
5 Key Steps to Grow Your New Nephrology or Urology Practice
Some nephrologists and urologists spend decades honing their craft before deciding to open their own practice. Others take the entrepreneurial route as soon as they’re licensed. No matter which path you choose, one thing is certain: running a medical practice isn’t easy.
Medical Nutrition Therapy May Slow Progression of CKD, Reduce Health Care Costs
Although medical nutrition therapy can slow the progression of CKD and significantly reduce health care costs, 90% of non-dialysis users never meet with a dietitian.
850 Million People Worldwide Have Kidney Disease
Kidney disease is a “hidden epidemic” affecting more than 850 million people worldwide, renal experts say. But most people don’t realize that kidney disease is a major health issue.
How a Plant-Based Diet Can Improve Kidney Function
Approximately 26 million Americans have kidney disease, and there’s a 1 in 3 risk of developing it without proper care. Thankfully, with proper nutrition, kidney function can be improved.
Undocumented Immigrants on Dialysis Forced to Cheat Death Every Week
For more than 650,000 American adults, end-stage renal disease is a manageable illness, treated with dialysis three times per week and covered by private health insurance, Medicare or Medicaid, no questions asked. But because Lucia is an undocumented immigrant, she is not eligible for traditional Medicare or Medicaid. And since she is unable to afford private medical insurance or pay for her expensive treatment out of pocket, she is forced to wait until her condition deteriorates to a life-threatening medical emergency.
Iran Pays Kidney Donors. Should the U.S. Follow?
In the U.S., Medicare spending on dialysis accounts for nearly 1 percent of the entire federal budget, and the cost is growing. On the other hand, kidney transplants are actually less expensive and offer the possibility of getting back to work and off disability, but there are not enough for every patient in need. Economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at one idea for spurring donations
Experts Weigh in on CMS’ Big Changes to Clinical Documentation, EHRs and Interoperability
Industry groups like easier quality reporting and advance applications of telehealth, but some say docs shouldn’t have to make expensive EHR upgrades for 2019.
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