NN&I - July 2010
Recruitment 48 Nephrology News & Issues July 2010Subscribe to our free eNewsletter at www.nephronline.com benefits of short daily home hemodi -alysis. Through the studies, thousands of patients and more than one million home treatments have been incorpo -rated to allow continuous improve -ment and education on the therapy nationwide. One of the most enterprising stud-ies RAI is participating in is NxStage Medical's ongoing FREEDOM (Following Rehabilitation, Economics and Everyday Dialysis Outcome Measurements) Studya large obser -vational study of daily home dialysis. The study is designed to demon-strate the economic and clinical ben -efits of daily home hemodialysis with the NxStage Medical's home hemodi-alysis machine, the System One. The FREEDOM study is the largest study of its kind, with planned enrollment of up to 500 home hemodialysis patients. At present, FREEDOM Study patients are treated at a number of clinical sites, including seven RAI centers. Until now, studies were infrequent and didn't provide enough patient data to support these treatments. Now that significant studies have been launched, more improvements are on the hori -zon. "There is no question that more frequent or daily home hemodialysis is making a differenceand improv-ing health care, making Medicare more efficient, reducing costs and making As the trend with home dialysis services increases in a fast-paced, multi-tasking society, RAI has identified the key characteristics of successful home dialysis patients seeking more autonomy and independence. A strong support system \037 A good vascular access pointwhether catheter, fistula or graft \037 A nephrologist who is educated and aware of the latest in home dialy - \037 sis therapies A care team that includes the nephrologist, nurses, dietitians, and \037 social workers, who are willing to think outside the box, prescribing a treatment that matches the patient's choice and lifestyle A patient's desire to take control over one's own health \037 A zest for travel \037 A hunger for a more liberal diet with less blood pressure medications \037 A goal to obtain optimal health while waiting on a transplant to make \037 surgery a success A thirst for flexibility and ambition to continue career growth \037RAI's top Rx for home dialysis patientsa positive difference in people's lives," Cigliana said. Studies have shown a significant, long-term reduction in the use of anti-hypertensive medications, which is consistent with prior studies, and like-ly reflecting better sodium and fluid control. Benefits have also been shown in various quality of life measures, includ- ing post dialysis recovery time, depres -sive symptoms, mental and physical health measures, sleep, and restless leg syndrome. RAI is launching growth initiatives in centers and home dialysis programs across the country as it embraces future expansion. In many important ways, RAI is looking home. The right partnership can mean everything\205 Find out what Reliant Renal Care physicians, patients and employees already know. The right partner -ship can mean everything. RRC is seeking a Business Development Manager for the Northeast / Mid West area to assist in growing the business in these areas. We are currently seeking an expe-rienced Business Development pro- fessional to generate new physician joint ventures, de novos and other joint venture business opportunities in the Northeast and Mid West area of the United States. Responsibilities: term relationships with physicians, hospitals and other sources. identified market. Qualifications: Dialysis industry. Business Development or similar area. Mid West region approximately 80% of the time. informal presentations. Ready to join our team? Please submit your resume to: HR@ReliantRenalCare.com RenalEconomics_13.indd 48 6/17/10 7:34:54 AM
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