Kidney Health Connections

Jessica Demaline, senior vice president of healthcare operations at Interwell Health, discusses the critical issue of managing depression among individuals with CKD.

Dr. Kareen Simpson shares stories from her experience caring for patients with chronic kidney disease in south Chicago and discusses the need to address SDoH concerns at the community and individual level to improve outcomes for disadvantaged patient populations.

Based on his experience leading a team of data science and machine learning engineers, Alex Ruterbories discusses how AI tools are helping to personalize care and predict risks to improve patient outcomes.

RN Care Manager Emily Morey sheds light on the challenges of patients starting dialysis without education and preparation, and how care team members can engage patients and caregivers to improve optimal start rates.

How do we ensure more patients with CKD are referred, waitlisted, or transplanted prior to dialysis? Learn how leading nephrologists are increasing waitlisting and optimal starts.

Sam Gopal, president of Acumen Physician Solutions, describes efforts to make EHRs more user-centered to enhance physician-patient interaction.

Naz Urooj, senior vice president of quality and clinical documentation at Interwell Health, discusses the importance of understanding and capturing a complete picture of each patient’s conditions.

Dr. Marc Brazie and Interwell Chief Medical Officer Dr. George Hart discuss the importance and challenges of patient education in kidney care.

CMMI Deputy Director Ellen Lukens and Interwell Chief Medical Officer Dr. George Hart discuss the shift toward value-based kidney care, initial KCC results, and the importance of addressing health equity in kidney care.