Fresenius Medical Care

Fresenius Kidney Care Tops Industry in Government Five-Star Quality Ratings

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018
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"Our Five-Star success demonstrates our commitment to the highest quality of patient care," said Ron Rodgers, Executive Vice President of Fresenius Medical Care North America and President of Fresenius Kidney Care.

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  • "Our Five-Star success demonstrates our commitment to the highest quality of patient care," said Ron Rodgers, Executive Vice President of Fresenius Medical Care North America and President of Fresenius Kidney Care.
  • Each year, Fresenius Kidney Care introduces its annual Quality Agenda, a collaborative initiative across its dialysis centers nationwide to organize clinical care around core quality measures.
  • Fresenius Kidney Care, a division of Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA), provides dialysis treatment and services to more than 190,000 people with kidney disease at 2,400 facilities nationwide.
  • Fresenius Kidney Care patients have access to FMCNA's integrated network of kidney care services ranging from cardiology and vascular care to pharmacy and lab services as well as urgent care centers and the country's largest practice of hospitalist and post-acute providers.

Fresenius Medical Care North America Launches Corporate Charitable Foundation

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018
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WALTHAM, Mass., April 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) , the leading provider of kidney care products and services, today announced the launch of the Fresenius Medical Care Foundation, a nonprofit created to address the environmental, social and economic conditions that increase the risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD).

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  • WALTHAM, Mass., April 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) , the leading provider of kidney care products and services, today announced the launch of the Fresenius Medical Care Foundation, a nonprofit created to address the environmental, social and economic conditions that increase the risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD).
  • FMCNA has pledged to match donations from its employees, medical staff and other individuals up to$1 million to fund the Foundation in its inaugural year.
  • Fresenius Medical Care North America is the premier health care company focused on providing the highest quality care to people with renal and other chronic conditions.
  • Through its industry-leading network of dialysis facilities, outpatient cardiac and vascular labs, and urgent care centers, as well as the country's largest practice of hospitalist and post-acute providers, Fresenius Medical Care North America provides coordinated health care services at pivotal care points for hundreds of thousands of chronically ill customers throughout the continent.

Fresenius Medical Care North America, American Nephrology Nurses Association Announce Recipients of Nursing Educational Scholarships

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018
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WALTHAM, Mass., April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --As part of an ongoing commitment to support nurses dedicated to caring for patients with kidney disease, Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) , the nation's leading renal care company, and the American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) announced five recipients of educational scholarships at ANNA's 2018 National Symposium in Las Vegas.

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  • WALTHAM, Mass., April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --As part of an ongoing commitment to support nurses dedicated to caring for patients with kidney disease, Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) , the nation's leading renal care company, and the American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) announced five recipients of educational scholarships at ANNA's 2018 National Symposium in Las Vegas.
  • "We are thrilled to honor these five inspiring nephrology nurses and students," said Lynda Ball, MSN, RN, CNN, ANNA president.
  • "We thank Fresenius Medical Care North America for their partnership and commitment to furthering education for our nephrology nurses."
  • "As a leader in renal care, we are committed to recognizing the passion and dedication of nephrology nurses across the country," said Ron Rodgers, Executive Vice President, FMCNA and President, Fresenius Kidney Care .