Abstract
A survey of seven countries has found a striking difference in dialysis reimbursement policies, even when data were adjusted for gross domestic product per capita. Although increased reimbursement is perceived to be a valuable incentive for certain treatments, this perception is not supported by current data and alternative strategies to promote home-based dialysis should be pursued.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Canada
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Cost Savings
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Europe
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Female
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Health Care Costs
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Health Care Surveys
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Hemodialysis, Home / economics
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Hemodialysis, Home / statistics & numerical data
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Humans
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Insurance, Health, Reimbursement / economics*
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Kidney Failure, Chronic / economics*
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Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy
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Male
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Patient Selection
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Peritoneal Dialysis / economics*
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Peritoneal Dialysis / statistics & numerical data
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Reimbursement Mechanisms / economics
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Renal Dialysis / economics*
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Renal Dialysis / statistics & numerical data
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United States