NN&I - January 2012
Contents 17 Diabetes Watch Intensive therapy halves kidney disease in type 1 diabetes Restricted calorie diet improves heart function in obese patients with diabetes Updates 11 18 State of the States A review of Medicaid rate reductions in 2011 Wendy Funk Schrag LMSW ACSW Nutrition Viewpoint Referrals needed to impact survival Peggy Harum RD LD Also in this issue 36 35 Business DaVita FMCNA sign EPO deals with Amgen Acquisitons DeNovo ASA acquires Renal CarePartners U S Renal Care opens three dialysis facilities 3rd Quarter Earnings Home dialysis companies show strong growth Business Briefs DaVita Northwest Kidney Centers Clinical Research shows kidney cells can regenerate Endpoint NephCure ASN unveil grant opportunity Study identifies genetic mechanisms that help control BP Afterthoughts Renal Showcase Index of Advertisers COLLABORATION PARTNERSHIP BETTER PATIENT CARE Renal Ventures Management wants to partner with physicians focused on quality patient care But were also looking for partners with an entrepreneurial spirit who want an ownership share Finding that combination creates a successful joint venture We provide every aspect of staffing and management in a cost effective manner while our skilled professionals care for patients with the utmost respect warmth and dignity To learn more about how Renal Ventures Management can help take your practice to a new level of quality patient care contact us today Dan Smith 3033844080 dsmith@ renalventures com www renalventures com News 14 16 in N Y Nephrology News Issues January 2012 Subscribe to our free eNewsletter at www NephrologyNews com 6
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