Dec. 26 to 30

Renal Week In Review: Dec. 26 to 30

American Renal to open new Ohio dialysis center; CMS announces approvals for first ACOs; Renal CarePartners expands services in Georgia

American Renal to open new Ohio dialysis center Dec. 30 The 15-station center will be open to the public as well as residents of the nearby nursing home and retirement community in January of February.
NRAA warns about delay in claims review Dec. 29
KCER leader Holloway leaves post Dec. 29
New report explores the unmet need for treatments related to glomerulonephritis Dec. 29
CMS announces approvals for first ACOs Dec. 29
Study examines phosphate binder, vitamin D treatment trends in CKD patients Dec. 29
Transplant team dies in helicopter crash Dec. 27 A surgeon and technician from a Mayo Clinic in Florida flying across the northern corner of the state to retrieve a heart for transplant died Monday in a helicopter crash that also killed the pilot, officials said.
FDA approves drug combo to treat hypertension Dec. 27 The drug is a fixed-dose therapy that combimes an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) with the diuretic chlorthalidone in a once-daily, single tablet.
Renal CarePartners expands services in Georgia Dec. 27
Fresenius to honor patients over the century mark Dec. 23