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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Why Does US Have Worst Fatality Rate From Kidney Dialysis?

Just about anyone diagnosed with kidney failure can get their kidney dialysis fully covered under Medicare. So why are taxpayers paying $20 billion a year for a program that lets 25% of the patients die within a year, the worst fatality rate of the first world? Why do only two chains run 2/3 of all clinics? And why won't the government release important data that could improve the quality of care? An investigation in The Atlantic probes this issue in depth.

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