VINELAND, N.J., Dec. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- DaVita Inc.
(NYSE:DVA), a leading independent provider of integrated health and
kidney care services in the United
States and internationally has formally announced the launch
of a new joint venture with Inspira Health Network to enhance and
expand dialysis services in South Jersey. The new entity will
provide quality services at three centers in Bridgeton, Millville and Vineland.
"This joint venture between two innovative, leading health care
providers aims to deliver superior and comprehensive renal care in
Southern New Jersey," said
Charlie Choi, group vice president
at DaVita. "Our combined capabilities position us to meet a growing
need for high-quality dialysis services in the surrounding
communities. We look forward to welcoming our patients, teammates
and physician partners."
DaVita, which operates 2,318 outpatient dialysis centers
nationwide serving approximately 186,000 patients, has been
recognized throughout the country for its clinical quality,
positive teammate culture and community service. The company also
operates 139 outpatient dialysis centers located in 11 countries
outside the United States.
All employees within Inspira's three dialysis centers have been
offered positions in the new joint venture.
"This partnership is a win for our community," said John DiAngelo, president and CEO of Inspira
Health Network. "DaVita is a leading global provider of kidney care
services and we're pleased to partner with them to bring their
industry-leading quality patient care to Southern New Jersey."
In addition to partnering in Inspira's three current centers,
the partners plan to explore opportunities to expand services
across the region to meet the growing need for dialysis care.
"We conduct regular health needs assessments in our communities
and they demonstrate that the need for dialysis is on the rise,"
said DiAngelo. "This joint venture will give both of our
organizations the ability to address this community health need
with high quality services that are conveniently located close to
home."
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Five-Star
Quality Rating program rates dialysis providers from one to five
stars to measure patient outcomes, giving consumers a better
picture of how a center is performing. For the third year in a row,
DaVita has been recognized as a clinical leader in the CMS
Five-Star Quality Rating System. According to the latest government
ratings, DaVita outperformed the rest of the industry with the
highest percentage of four- and five-star centers and lowest
percentage of one- and two-star centers in the country.
About DaVita Inc.
DaVita Inc., a Fortune 500® company,
is the parent company of DaVita Kidney
Care and HealthCare Partners, a DaVita Medical Group.
DaVita Kidney Care is a leading
provider of kidney care in the United
States, delivering dialysis services to patients with
chronic kidney failure and end stage renal disease. As of
September 30, 2016, DaVita Kidney Care operated or provided
administrative services at 2,318 outpatient dialysis centers
located in the United States
serving approximately 186,000 patients. The company also operated
139 outpatient dialysis centers located in 11 countries outside
the United States. HealthCare
Partners manages and operates medical groups and affiliated
physician networks in California,
Nevada, New Mexico, Florida, Colorado and Washington in its pursuit to deliver
excellent-quality health care in a dignified and compassionate
manner. As of September 30, 2016
HealthCare Partners provided integrated care management for
approximately 750,000 patients. For more information, please visit
DaVita.com/about.
About Inspira Health Network
Inspira Health Network is
a charitable nonprofit health care organization serving communities
across southern New Jersey. The
network, which traces its roots to 1899, comprises three hospitals,
a comprehensive cancer center, several multi-specialty health
centers and a total of more than 100 access points. These include
urgent care; outpatient imaging and rehabilitation; numerous
specialty centers, including sleep medicine, cardiac testing,
digestive health and wound care; home care and hospice; and more
than 30 primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Camden counties.
Together with its medical staff of more than 1,100 physicians
and other care providers, as well as more than 5,700 employees,
Inspira Health Network provides evidence-based care to help each
patient achieve the best possible outcome. Accredited by DNV
Healthcare, the network's clinical and support staffs are focused
on providing quality care in a safe environment. For more
information about Inspira Health Network, visit
www.InspiraHealthNetwork.org or call 1-800-INSPIRA.
Media Contacts:
Kevin
Downey
DaVita
303-876-6600
kevin.downey@davita.com
Greg Potter
Inspira Health Network
856-575-4219
potterg@ihn.org
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