Transitional Care Units help people recently diagnosed with kidney failure learn about the treatment options available to them including home dialysis. Dr. Dinesh Chatoth, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Fresenius Kidney Care, discusses the importance of comprehensive, hands-on education that is individualized for each patient, empowering them to manage their own care. 

Dr. Ben Hippen, advisor to the Fresenius Medical Care Foundation and partner at Metrolina Nephrology Associates, discusses the importance of improving the organ transplant process for patients facing kidney failure and the health care industry in general.

Dr. Laura Niklason, co-founder of Humacyte, joins Field Notes to discuss the exciting potential of her company’s human acellular vessel, which could transform vascular access for dialysis patients

With hurricane season upon us, Bob Loeper, Vice President of Disaster Response for Fresenius Medical Care North America, joins Field Notes to discuss what it takes to ensure dialysis care for patients even after a major event when roads are blocked, and major utilities are down. 

Dr. Peter Kotanko discusses a new mathematical model suggesting that pool testing is a more accurate and efficient method to map the spread of COVID-19 in certain communities.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, its impacts on the body continue to be understood. Dr. Ted Toffelmire, the Senior Director of Medical Affairs in Canada for Fresenius Medical Care North America, joins Field Notes to discuss a potential link between the devastating virus and acute kidney injury. 

Len Usvyat, PhD, Vice President of Applied Advanced Analytics, joins Field Notes to explain how artificial intelligence is being used to provide better treatment for people with kidney disease by predicting potential outcomes and future health care needs.

Dr. Dugan Maddux, Vice President of Kidney Disease Initiatives for Fresenius Medical Care North America, joins Field Notes to discuss the consequences of food insecurity for people living with serious chronic conditions and the importance of medically tailored meals in treating kidney disease.

Dr. Ahmad Sharif, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Information Officer at Fresenius Medical Care North America, discusses the important use of telehealth to safely treat patients during the COVID-19 era and what the future holds for virtual patient care when the pandemic ends.

In this episode, we talk to Felicia Speed, LMSW, Corporate Director of Social Work Services at Fresenius Medical Care North America, about Physician Burnout: the emotional and mental strain that comes with providing care in a time of crisis.