Kidney Health Connections

Join our expert-led webinar on transforming kidney care with value-based models. Learn how to scale strategies from government programs to private payers, reduce costs, improve outcomes, and implement patient-centered approaches like increasing education around transplants.

This episode of Kidney Health Connections features Dr. Bobby Muthalaly, president of Kidney Care of Oklahoma, in a conversation on active medical management as an alternative to dialysis or kidney transplantation.

Jessica Prohn, a registered dietitian and board-certified specialist in renal nutrition, addresses the critical role a renal-friendly diet plays in managing chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the latest episode of Kidney Health Connections.

Dr. Carney Taylor, associate chief medical officer at Interwell Health, shares how Eastern Nephrology Associates in Greenville, NC earned leading results in the Kidney Care Choices (KCC) Model during his tenure as co-president of the practice.

Jessica Demaline, senior vice president of healthcare operations at Interwell Health, discusses the critical issue of managing depression among individuals with CKD.

Dr. Kareen Simpson shares stories from her experience caring for patients with chronic kidney disease in south Chicago and discusses the need to address SDoH concerns at the community and individual level to improve outcomes for disadvantaged patient populations.

Based on his experience leading a team of data science and machine learning engineers, Alex Ruterbories discusses how AI tools are helping to personalize care and predict risks to improve patient outcomes.

RN Care Manager Emily Morey sheds light on the challenges of patients starting dialysis without education and preparation, and how care team members can engage patients and caregivers to improve optimal start rates.

How do we ensure more patients with CKD are referred, waitlisted, or transplanted prior to dialysis? Learn how leading nephrologists are increasing waitlisting and optimal starts.