What does it take for a small critical access hospital to launch 24/7 inpatient nephrology—and begin building a community dialysis unit—in just three months?
At McKenzie Health in Watford City, ND, leadership saw the need: 36 dialysis patients in their county and the nearest home dialysis facility 180 miles away. Their response? A strategic, phased approach that started with inpatient nephrology and swing-bed dialysis—and laid the foundation for long-term outpatient expansion.
In this session, you’ll learn:
If your hospital is looking to expand care, reduce transfers, and capture new revenue while meeting a critical need—this is your session.
Listen NowRural hospitals like Randolph Health and Cheyenne Regional are taking a new approach to inpatient dialysis—one that keeps patients local, avoids capital costs, and delivers results. In its first year, Randolph Health prevented 142 transfers and provided nearly 500 inpatient dialysis treatments without purchasing equipment. Cheyenne Regional delivered 820 inpatient treatments after its outsourced provider exited—maintaining care without disruption.
This educational presentation will walk through how rural hospitals are planning, implementing, and sustaining inpatient dialysis programs that align with their operational, clinical, and financial goals. You’ll learn what works, how it’s being done, and what to consider when evaluating the opportunity in your own hospital.
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Join us to learn how rural hospitals are approaching dialysis differently—and whether this model makes sense for yours.
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