Kidney Contenders®: kidney health puzzles and resources
Dialysis Facility Performance: 2026 Systems in Numbers
Dialysis Facility Performance Signals
What it shows: Quality, staffing, and facility stability, all of which are crucial indicators of hospital financial health.
Why it matters: These factors have a direct impact on patient survival and experience, highlighting the importance of kidney health awareness.
Public data sources:
CMS Dialysis Facility Compare (Care Compare)
https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?providerType=DialysisFacility
ESRD QIP Performance Data
https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/topics/dialysis-facilities/
Hospital Financial Health Indicators
What it shows: System fragility, closures, and access risk related to kidney health. Kidney patients, especially those affected by ESRD, rely on stable acute care, making the understanding of hospital financial health crucial.
Why it matters: Access to care is vital for maintaining kidney health awareness among patients.
Public data sources:
Kaufman Hall Hospital Flash Reports
https://www.kaufmanhall.com/insights/research-report/hospital-flash-report
AHA Annual Hospital Statistics