Kidney Health Connections

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.

Sam Gopal, president of Acumen Physician Solutions, describes efforts to make EHRs more user-centered to enhance physician-patient interaction.

Naz Urooj, senior vice president of quality and clinical documentation at Interwell Health, discusses the importance of understanding and capturing a complete picture of each patient’s conditions.

Dr. Marc Brazie and Interwell Chief Medical Officer Dr. George Hart discuss the importance and challenges of patient education in kidney care.

CMMI Deputy Director Ellen Lukens and Interwell Chief Medical Officer Dr. George Hart discuss the shift toward value-based kidney care, initial KCC results, and the importance of addressing health equity in kidney care.

Join us in learning more about avoiding hospital readmissions for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

New value-based approaches to kidney disease are helping members slow progression of disease and avoid or delay dialysis treatment, lowering the total cost of care, and improving quality of life for members.

A Q&A with Dr. Carney Taylor and Dr. Tony Brown about how they are using Acumen Epic Connect to drive improvements in care for patients with chronic kidney disease.