HOME DIALYSIS

Learn how Fresenius Latin America is working to encourage peritoneal dialysis as being the first option for kidney treatment.

FMCNA is leveraging technology and healthcare data collection methods to deliver clinical insights, predict acute issues and improve patient well-being.

Our connected health platforms empower patients and clinical staff through a digital ecosystem that connects patients with healthcare professionals, medical devices, and customer service.

Patients who are active partners in their care report better physiological and psychological outcomes compared to those in more traditional dialysis care settings.

Joe Gotto, 90 (+) years old, learned later in life he needed dialysis and he chose to receive his treatments through Fresenius Kidney Care’s home dialysis program in Delaware. Once a month, our patients on home dialysis receive a comprehensive check-up at an FKC home dialysis clinic, just to make sure their therapy is working properly.

Dr. Shelly Nash, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Information Officer for the Global Medical Office at Fresenius Medical Care, discusses the benefits of connected health.

A discussion with Jeffrey L. Hymes, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Fresenius Kidney Care, on the ways connected health technologies enhance patient care.

Congress passed the Dialysis Access Improvement Act of 2017, allowing independent quality assurance organizations to issue accreditation. Learn more.

Read World War II veteran Charles Everett's home dialysis patient story on how he learned to administer treatments himself.

Read about 5 end stage renal disease innovations helping transform the lives of kidney patients.

Find out why home dialysis is ready to take off in the U.S. and become the modality of choice for 25 percent of patients with kidney failure by 2022

FMC celebrated a new distribution center in Knoxville, Tenn., helping ensure the timely delivery of solution to home dialysis patients across the country.

Read why FMCNA CEO Bill Valle and NxStage CEO Jeff Burbank brought their companies together to improve access to home dialysis.

Learn how we're supporting National Kidney Foundation, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar in his efforts to advace value based care for CKD.

In this Q&A with Joe Turk, President of FMCNA’s Home and Critical Care Therapies, we discuss how TCUs are providing patients a smoother start into dialysis

Several new surveys suggest the telehealth trend is likely to continue, with more patients and healthcare providers embracing telehealth than ever before.

Dr. Coleman & Dr. Patel mentor and teach other physicians that are less experienced with home therapies. Discover more in this Q&A.

Performing a Peritoneal Equilibration Test can help measure peritoneal dialysis treatment efficiency and optimize the PD prescription. Learn more about PET.

The (FMCNA) Medical Office highlights the top 5 innovations in kidney care to watch for in 2021, potentially transforming the lives of dialysis patients.

End stage renal disease treatment choices (ETC) Model to increase the number of patients receiving home dialysis or transplantation.

Find criteria and tips for helping patients with ESRD have success with home dialysis treatments.

Home Hemodialysis has significant benefits as a patient-centered dialysis treatment. Learn why HHD offers improved patient outcomes and engagement.

Nx2me health platform has been upgraded to support video calling for hemodialysis patients. Patients can now speak directly to a nurse to resolve issues faster.

Transitional Care Units give new dialysis patients the support and education they need to succeed.

Learn how FMCNA is using artificial intelligence to improve care for people on dialysis and people living with CKD and ESRD.

Dr. Shelly Nash, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Information Officer for the Global Medical Office at Fresenius Medical Care, discusses the benefits of connected health.

Jochen Raimann, the director of data analytics for the Renal Research Institute, discusses the Two-Plus Study and its potential benefits for patients.

Brigitte Schiller, Fresenius Medical Care’s senior vice president for home therapies, discusses the ecosystem and opportunities for patients to do dialysis in their own home.

See the benefits of the AquaA dialysis water system's full heat disinfection, added redundancy, and resource-friendly design.

Upgrade your central dialysis water system with the AquaA from Fresenius Renal Technologies.

Michael Kraus, MD, and Dinesh Chatoth, MD, explain why it's time to expand home dialysis programs. Read more.

Michelle Carver, Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Vice President of Nursing and Clinical Services at Fresenius Kidney Care, discusses the benefits and challenges of patients dialyzing at home.

Read an interview with Dr. Dinesh Chatoth who is working to support the evolution and growth of home dialysis therapies.