COVID-19 Speeding Paradigm Shift to Home Dialysis
In an interview for Connecticut Public Radio, NKF President Dr. Holly Kramer says, “Home is the safest place for them [patients] to be,” while Dr. David Roer, VP of Medical Affairs at DaVita, predicts that the pandemic will be a catalyst for more home dialysis, including telehealth. Fresenius has instituted increased safety protocols. Both companies are collaborating with other dialysis providers to create a national contingency plan.
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