Dialysis Facilities in Independence, Missouri
3 dialysis facilities found, showing 1 - 3
 Independence Dialysis Center Chain: Fresenius Medical Care Location: 1135 S. Claremont, Independence, Missouri, 64054 Rating: Phone: (816) 836-1220 |
Eastland Dialysis Chain: Davita Location: 19101 E Valley View Pkwy Ste E, Independence, Missouri, 64055 Rating: Phone: (816) 795-6018 |
FMC - Centerpoint Chain: Fresenius Medical Care Location: 19401 E 37th Terrace Court South Suite 200, Independence, Missouri, 64057 Rating: Phone: (816) 795-6559 |
News Archive
New biosensor could detect multiple disease biomarkers in small blood sample
Researchers at the University of York have developed a new sensor that is capable of detecting multiple proteins and enzymes in a small volume of blood, which could significantly speed up diagnostic healthcare processes.
TAVI procedure reduces mortality rate in patients with aortic stenosis
Just released data from a clinical trial shows promise for a new minimally invasive treatment option for patients with severe aortic stenosis who are too sick for traditional forms of open-heart surgery. As compared to standard medical therapy, the new procedure, transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), significantly reduced mortality rates in patients who received the new valve.
First study to compare complication rates after RAPN and LPN
Robot-assisted surgery has replaced another minimally invasive operation as the main procedure to treat kidney cancer while sparing part of the diseased organ, and with comparable results, according to a new research study by Henry Ford Hospital urologists.
Glove with special fingertip can improve wearer's sense of touch
A little vibration can be a good thing for people who need a sensitive touch. Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a glove with a special fingertip designed to improve the wearer's sense of touch. Applying a small vibration to the side of the fingertip improves tactile sensitivity and motor performance, according to their research results.
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Dialysis Facility
Dialysis is used as a temporary measure in either acute kidney injury or in those awaiting kidney transplant and as a permanent measure in those for whom a transplant is not indicated or not possible. Dialysis facility in medicare covers outpatient maintenance dialysis treatments, training for self-dialysis, self-dialysis support services and self-dialysis equipment and supplies. In some cases, Medicare may cover ambulance transportation when the patient has End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), need dialysis, and need ambulance transportation to or from a dialysis facility.
Medicare Star Ratings
The star rating shows how well a dialysis center delivers care compared to the national average, based on Medicare data. Each dialysis center receives a rating between 1 and 5 stars, with 3 stars representing the national average. A five-star rating means a center has quality of care that is considered 'much above average' compared to other dialysis facilities. A one or two-star rating means that measured health outcomes for that center were below average. The star rating is part of Medicare's work to make data on the quality of patient care easier to understand and use. Patient survey results aren't included in the star rating.