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Filling gaps in specialty care: How tele-nephrology improves access for patients with chronic kidney disease

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects an estimated 37 million U.S. adults — more than 1 in 10 — making it one of the most common chronic conditions in the country. But access to nephrology care is uneven. Patients in major metros are far more likely to have a nephrologist within reach, while those in rural […] The post Filling gaps in specialty care: How tele-nephrology improves access for patients with chronic kidney disease appeared first on Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis .

First report: How to Make Chronic Care Fit Into Patients’ Lives — time.com, 4d