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Growing Demand on Health Care Resources and Increased Incidence of Kidney Disease Draw Attention to Peritoneal Dialysis on Its 30th Anniversary
October 25th, 2008
While peritoneal dialysis home therapy (PD) was originally introduced 30 years ago to offer patients with kidney failure a better way to filter toxins and fluids from the body overnight or several times a day in the convenience of their home, the economic advantages of PD have taken on increasing importance and visibility due to recent Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rule changes and legislation affecting reimbursement and patient education. As government officials, public health agencies and health care providers strive to expand access to health care and maximize their investments in public health, the burden of chronic diseases like end-stage renal...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-10-25)
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