Abstract:Arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) are considered superior to arteriovenous grafts and catheters. Never-theless, AVF prevalence in the United States remains under the established target. The complication rates and financial cost of vascular access continue to rise and disproportionately contribute to the burgeoning health care costs. The relationship between financial incentives for a type of vascular access and rate of access placement is unclear. All chronic hemodialysis patients (n=99) receiving care at Philadel… Show more
“…Patient referral patterns, nephrological follow-up and the type of vascular access used are directly related: closely monitored patients are better prepared for dialysis. There is also an economic element, related to general population access to healthcare [5].…”
Section: Catheter or Arteriovenous Fistula (Avf): The Rationalementioning
“…Patient referral patterns, nephrological follow-up and the type of vascular access used are directly related: closely monitored patients are better prepared for dialysis. There is also an economic element, related to general population access to healthcare [5].…”
Section: Catheter or Arteriovenous Fistula (Avf): The Rationalementioning
Medicaid patients with cholecystitis were more frequently managed with delayed cholecystectomy than privately insured patients, which had substantial cost implications for the New York Medicaid Program.
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