Health Registry Could Transform Chronic Kidney Disease Care
According to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN), a registry of health care information on patients with mild to moderate chronic kidney disease (CKD) could help physicians improve care for affected individuals.
Medicare Medical Chief Straube to Retire
Nephrologist Barry Straube is planning to retire from his post as chief medical officer for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services early next year after a six-year run at the agency.
Final Rule of Medicare Fee Schedule Published
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released its final rule with comment period Nov. 2 for Medicare Part B payment policies for calendar year 2011.
Most Dialysis Providers Will Opt into Medicare ESRD Bundled Payment System
98% of kidney care providers that participated in a recent study have opted into the new Medicare end-stage renal disease “bundled” payment system.
Diabetes App Helps Doctors Stay Up to Date
Johns Hopkins University has released a smartphone app hat can help physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers stay up-to-date with the latest information on diabetes.
Hospitals Try High Tech to Better Inform Patients
Many hospitals are using computer programs to improve the informed consent process—and it’s working.
ASN Leads Efforts to Address Growing Crisis in Kidney Care
The American Society of Nephrologists is convening a Summit on the Nephrology Workforce during its upcoming ASN Renal Week 2010 in Denver, Colorado, on November 17 to address an expanding kidney patient population and the need to meet this demand with more nephrologists.
Surgical Checklist Passes Rigorous Tests
Studies show that complications and deaths were nearly cut in half at six high-standard hospitals after surgical checklists were implemented.
Lupus Kidney Disorder Treatment Improved Over Decade
According to a recent study, treatment options for patients with an inflammatory kidney disorder known as lupus nephritis have vastly improved.
Medication Adherence Improves Blood Pressure Control in Chronic Kidney Disease
Researchers have found that about one-third of chronic kidney disease patients who are prescribed therapies for high blood pressure do not often adhere to treatments.
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