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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Renal Replacement Therapy
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Home dialysis utilization in the US is growing but significantly trails comparable nations.
  • Over 50% of US dialysis facilities are unlicensed for home dialysis or have no active home patients.
  • A substantial number of existing home dialysis programs operate with a small patient census.

Conclusions:

  • Establishing and expanding home dialysis programs necessitates a strategic focus on operational excellence.
  • Addressing facility licensing, patient volume, and provider education are critical steps.
  • Implementing the outlined core domains will facilitate increased home dialysis adoption and improve patient outcomes.