DENVER, March 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- DaVita
Inc. (NYSE: DVA), a leading provider of kidney care services in
the United States and in 11
countries around the world, today announced has been recognized as
one of FORTUNE ® Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2018.
This is the 11th consecutive year and 12th year overall the company
has appeared on the list. In addition to being named to the list,
DaVita ranked second in the Health Care: Medical Facilities
category.
"Our teammates are intentional about creating a special place
that operates as a community first, company second," said
Kent Thiry, chairman and CEO of
DaVita. "This translates to exceptional quality care for our
patients."
DaVita strives to improve patients' quality of life by
innovating clinical care, and by offering integrated treatment
plans, personalized care teams and convenient health-management
services.
FORTUNE ® surveys company executives, board members and industry
analysts to compile its rankings. Other factors include people
management, use of corporate assets, quality of management,
financial soundness, long-term investment and global
competitiveness.
Learn how DaVita's award-winning culture helps deliver quality
patient care at DaVita.com/CSR.
About DaVita Inc.
DaVita Inc., a Fortune 500® company,
is the parent company of DaVita Kidney
Care and 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 Dec. 31, 2017, DaVita
Kidney Care operated or provided administrative services at
2,510 outpatient dialysis centers located in the United States serving approximately
198,000 patients. The company also operated 237 outpatient dialysis
centers located in 11 countries outside the United States. DaVita Medical Group
manages and operates medical groups and affiliated physician
networks in California,
Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New
Mexico, Pennsylvania and
Washington in its pursuit to
deliver excellent-quality health care in a dignified and
compassionate manner. DaVita Medical Group's teammates, employed
clinicians and affiliated clinicians provided care for
approximately 1.7 million patients. For more information, please
visit DaVita.com/About.
Contact Information
Media:
Caitlyn Major
Caitlyn.Major@davita.com
(303) 876-3342
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