American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Volume 40, Issue 2 , Pages 331-338 , August 2002

Renal rehabilitation and improved patient outcomes in Texas dialysis facilities

Received 20 November 2001 ,Revised 3 April 2002 ,Accepted 3 April 2002.

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☆ This research was conducted by the Life Options Rehabilitation Program, administered by the Medical Education Institute, and supported in part by an educational grant from Amgen Renal Advances and grant no. K24 DK02856 from The National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (M.J.K.).

☆☆ The analyses upon which this publication is based were performed under contract no. 500-00-NW14 entitled End-Stage Renal Disease Networks Organization for the State of Texas sponsored by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services. The content of this publication does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the US Government. The authors assume full responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the ideas presented. This article is a direct result of the Health Care Quality Improvement Program initiated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which has encouraged identification of quality improvement projects derived from analysis of patterns of care, and therefore require no special funding on the part of this contractor. Ideas and contributions to the authors concerning experience in engaging with issues presented are welcomed.

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doi: 10.1053/ajkd.2002.34517

American Journal of Kidney Diseases
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