PHOENIX, Oct. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- In a step
toward providing integrated care for all Medicare patients with
kidney failure, DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. (NYSE: DVA), with
its partner provider organizations, announces the launch of an End
Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Seamless Care Organization (ESCO) in
Phoenix and Tucson, AZ.
DaVita and Southwest Kidney Institute, along with Banner Health,
a leading health care system and Pioneer ACO, have created this
unique partnership – the first of its kind in the nation.
"We are excited to be the first in Arizona to bring the gift of true integrated
kidney care to our patients," said Sean
Graham, division vice president for DaVita. "Our joint
venture with pioneering nephrologists and a leading health system
will facilitate seamless care delivery resulting in better patient
outcomes."
The ESCO is a kidney disease-specific accountable care
organization (ACO) developed by the Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services (CMS) that will allow kidney care providers to
take accountability for the clinical and financial outcomes of ESRD
patients.
"Value-based arrangements like ESCOs are not only the basis for
more cost-effective health care, they also drive the best
quality care for our members," said Dr. Nishant Anand, chief medical officer for Banner
Health Network, Banner Health's accountable care organization.
"Through this partnership, we believe patients will get the right
care in the right setting and many crises can be averted or
de-escalated, allowing a greater quality of life for those with
ESRD."
The ESCO will leverage its access to the patient, its
relationship with nephrologists and substantial clinical data to
address the totality of each patient's healthcare needs inside and
outside of the dialysis clinic.
"Southwest Kidney Institute is committed to high-quality,
cost-effective population health. But most importantly, we want to
provide care that enhances the individual patient experience and
improves their quality of life," said Dr. Rajiv Poduval, President of Southwest Kidney
Institute. "The ESCO platform and the unique opportunity to partner
with two progressive health care organizations that share our
vision, provide us with an opportunity to do both."
DaVita has proven experience in managing the full risk and care
for broad populations across multiple geographies including
specialized programs designed for ESRD patients and patients with
other chronic needs. Additionally, DaVita is recognized as the
clinical leader in two government quality programs, the CMS
Dialysis Facility Compare Five-Star Rating System and the CMS ESRD
Quality Incentive Program.
The statements contained in this document are solely those of
the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of
CMS. The authors assume responsibility for the accuracy and
completeness of the information contained in this document.
About DaVita Kidney
Care
DaVita Kidney
Care is a division of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc., a
Fortune 500® company that, through its operating divisions,
provides a variety of health care services to patient populations
throughout the United States and
abroad. A leading provider of dialysis services in the United States, DaVita Kidney Care treats patients with chronic
kidney failure and end stage renal disease. DaVita Kidney Care strives to improve patients'
quality of life by innovating clinical care, and by offering
integrated treatment plans, personalized care teams and convenient
health-management services. As of June 30,
2015, DaVita Kidney Care
operated or provided administrative services at 2,210 outpatient
dialysis centers located in the United
States serving approximately 176,000 patients. The company
also operated 96 outpatient dialysis centers located in 10
countries outside the United
States. DaVita Kidney Care
supports numerous programs dedicated to creating positive,
sustainable change in communities around the world. The company's
leadership development initiatives and social responsibility
efforts have been recognized by Fortune, Modern Healthcare,
Newsweek and WorldBlu. For more information, please visit
DaVita.com.
About DaVita HealthCare Partners
DaVita HealthCare
Partners Inc., a Fortune 500® company, is the parent company of
DaVita Kidney Care and HealthCare
Partners. DaVita Kidney Care is a
leading provider of kidney care in the
United States, delivering dialysis services to patients with
chronic kidney failure and end stage renal disease. As of
June 30, 2015, DaVita Kidney Care operated or provided
administrative services at 2,210 outpatient dialysis centers
located in the United States
serving approximately 176,000 patients. The company also operated
96 outpatient dialysis centers located in 10 countries outside
the United States. HealthCare
Partners manages and operates medical groups and affiliated
physician networks in Arizona,
California, Nevada, New
Mexico, Florida and
Colorado in its pursuit to deliver
excellent-quality health care in a dignified and compassionate
manner. As of June 30, 2015
HealthCare Partners provided integrated care management for
approximately 826,000 patients. For more information, please visit
DaVitaHealthCarePartners.com.
DaVita and DaVita HealthCare Partners are trademarks or
registered trademarks of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.
About Southwest Kidney Institute
Southwest Kidney
Institute (SKI) is one of the leading private nephrology practices
in the country, with over 50 board-certified/eligible physicians
and 10 mid-level providers, offering comprehensive renal
services to patients with kidney disease.
Through its "Continuum of Caring" model that focuses on
prevention, timely intervention, and innovation throughout all
stages of Chronic Kidney and End Stage Renal Disease, SKI providers
place emphasis on healthy transitions concentrating on outcomes and
quality of life.
The company practices out of 35 office locations with 3 vascular
centers, an innovative research division, and a thriving kidney
transplant program. The SKI-Davita Partnership offers dialysis
services in over 30 dialysis facilities in Arizona.
For further information, visit www.swkidney.com.
About Banner Health
Headquartered in Arizona, Banner Health is one of the largest
nonprofit health care systems in the country. The system owns and
operates 28 acute-care hospitals, Banner Health Network, Banner –
University Medicine, Banner Medical Group, long-term care centers,
outpatient surgery centers and an array of other services,
including family clinics, home care and hospice services,
pharmacies and a nursing registry. Banner Health is in seven
states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada and Wyoming. For more information, visit
www.BannerHealth.com.
Media contact:
Kate
Stabrawa
(303) 876-7527
Kate.stabrawa@davita.com
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