The agency has been getting played for years, but is reluctant to change.
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The VA Bows to the Dialysis Duopoly
Despite contracting rules in place to give veterans safe and affordable access to dialysis, DaVita and Fresenius are picking up most of the patients.
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California Cracks Down on Dialysis Profiteering
The legislature has sent a bill to the governor that could set a pattern for reducing medical costs.
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The Dialysis Duopoly Spends Big to Protect Profits in California
A scam to get patients to switch from Medicare to private insurance for dialysis care is being threatened by a bill in the Golden State. DaVita and Fresenius, the dialysis giants, have placed enormous funds into opposing it.
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Are Kidney Tests Misdiagnosing African Americans?
A common test for kidney disease adjusts based on race, and that could be leaving some black patients behind.
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The Best Part of Medicare for All That You Haven’t Heard About
Hint: It’s immensely more cost-effective than private insurance or even the Affordable Care Act.