Feds Pave The Way To Expand Home Dialysis — But Patients Hit Roadblocks

(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News)

Home dialysis for older adults will become more common in the years ahead, experts predict — but not without overcoming significant challenges.

By 2025, the Trump administration wants 80% of people newly diagnosed with kidney failure to receive home dialysis or kidney transplants, according to an executive order issued in July. Currently, more than 85% of such patients are treated at dialysis centers.

In a notable move, retail health giant CVS Health has said it will enter the dialysis business, while the companies that dominate this market — Fresenius Medical Care and DaVita — have confirmed plans to expand their home dialysis offerings.  Continue reading article here…

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