The Fistula First Initiative set a goal of 66% arteriovenous (AV) fistula-based access among US hemodialysis patients. This study modeled the impact of achieving the target AV fistula placement rate on Medicare expenditures and on dialysis patient survival and also reviewed economic disincentives for providers that will inhibit achieving this target.
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