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

摘要

BackgroundConcern 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 in such a setting.