Comparison of outcomes for veterans receiving dialysis care from VA and non-VA providers

• Main Authors: Wang Virginia (Author), Maciejewski Matthew L (Author), Patel Uptal D (Author), Stechuchak Karen M (Author), Hynes Denise M (Author), Weinberger Morris (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Demand for dialysis treatment exceeds its supply within the Veterans Health Administration (VA), requiring VA to outsource dialysis care by purchasing private sector dialysis for veterans on a fee-for-service basis. It is unclear whe...