Comparative mortality of hemodialysis patients at for-profit and not-for-profit dialysis facilities in the United States, 1998 to 2003: A retrospective analysis

Comparative mortality of hemodialysis patients at for-profit and not-for-profit dialysis facilities in the United States, 1998 to 2003: A retrospective analysis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Concern lingers that dialysis therapy at for-profit (versus not-for-profit) hemodialysis facilities in the United States may be associated with higher mortality, even though 4 of every 5 contemporary dialysis patients receive therapy...

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Hauptverfasser: Weinhandl Eric D, Gilbertson David T, Liu Jiannong, Fan Qiao, Foley Robert N, Chen Shu-Cheng, Collins Allan J
Format: Artikel
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: BMC 2008-06-01
Schriftenreihe:BMC Nephrology
Online Zugang:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/9/6

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