Kidney Care First Initiative – CMS PRINE Health is happy to announce our preliminary acceptance by CMS to participate in the upcoming Kidney Care First program, a new offering from CMS – CMMI under the Kidney Care Choices initiative. This is a program that stems from the Executive Order, Advancing American Kidney Health, and championed …
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People with chronic kidney disease have a high incidence of peripheral vascular disease. PRINE is looking to expand our offerings and provide more comprehensive care. To compliment our upcoming Vascular Division we are happy to announce that we are launching PRINE Podiatry this Fall.
A nephrologist is a physician who specializes in the field of nephrology. Nephrology Nephrology is a specialty of internal medicine that focuses on the management and treatment of kidney disease or kidney disorders. The kidneys have several vital functions, including: removing waste and excess fluid from the blood maintaining your body’s electrolyte balance releasing hormones …
What does a Nephrologist do? And why you may need one. Read More »
Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, is known as the gradual loss of kidney use. The kidneys filter waste and liquids from your blood, which is then discharged into your urine. When CKD becomes more advanced, a dangerous amount of fluids can build up in the body. About 200,000 people a year are diagnosed in the …
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If you have diabetes, taking care of your kidneys should be a top priority. Your kidneys main function is to filter out and remove any waste and extra water from your blood. Diabetes is the most common cause of both kidney disease and kidney failure, due to the fact diabetes can lead to your kidneys …
