An investigation highlighted concerns about for-profit dialysis clinics in the U.S., which are linked to worse patient outcomes and reduced transplant access. DaVita and Fresenius, controlling over 60% of dialysis centers,...more
MedPAC recommends no additional increase in payments for dialysis in 2024 - MedPAC’s report on outpatient dialysis services recommends Congress not increase Medicare payments for dialysis services next year beyond the...more
Denver jury acquits DaVita, former CEO, of all charges in antitrust trial - After two days of deliberations, a Denver jury found DaVita and former CEO Kent Thiry not guilty of all charges relating to charges they...more
Benesch: SCOTUS decisions on COVID-19 vaccine mandates have repercussions for employers, healthcare facilities The Supreme Court decided two cases relating to COVID-19 vaccination mandates. In the first case, SCOTUS ruled...more
Carolina Kidney Partners: Addition of Ga.-based nephrology practice expands Medicare, commercial insurance footprint - Savannah’s Nephrology & Hypertension Medical Associates operates seven clinics in Ga. and S. Car....more
DOJ reports University of Miami agrees to $22M settlement over FCA allegations - The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) alleged the University of Miami engaged in three fraudulent practices under the False Claims Act: ...more
Cricket Health unveils value-based kidney care model for MA plans - A program from startup kidney care provider Cricket Health is designed for MA plans managing care for patients with end-stage renal disease who are...more
AMA report suggests Medicare spending fell 19% YoY during first half of 2020; reduction in nephrology much smaller The report from the American Medical Association (AMA) found Medicare payments to physicians the first six...more
IRC completes acquisition of kidney care provider ARA - In Oct., it was revealed that Franklin, Tenn.-based Innovative Renal Care (IRC), an affiliate of equity firm Nautic Partners, would purchase American Renal...more
CMS to reprocess excepted off-campus provider-based outpatient claims following court ruling - CMS says it’ll begin reprocessing claims for outpatient clinic visit services provided at excepted off-campus provider-based...more
Possible settlement in class action involving ARA and stockholders - The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey will consider a proposed settlement of class action case involving individuals who purchased...more