"One out of seven people in the United States have some form of chronic kidney disease... 90% of those individuals have not been properly diagnosed." - Mark Masson

My guest this week is Mark Masson, President of Renalogic, here to shine a light on one of the most expensive and hidden risks in every health plan: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). It's a "silent killer" that affects 1 in 7 Americans, but a staggering 90% of them don't even know they have it until it's too late.

In this episode, Mark breaks down the staggering cost of this disease, explaining how a market duopoly inflates dialysis costs to an astonishing 700-900% of Medicare rates. He shares the Renalogic playbook, which combines proactive clinical management to "hold the line" for early-stage patients and a powerful cost-containment model that saves plans over $100,000 per year on active dialysis claims.

We also discuss the importance of early detection, the benefits of home dialysis, and why employers must be proactive in managing this catastrophic risk. Tune in to learn about the silent killer in every health plan.

Chapters:

(00:00:00) The "Silent Killer" 90% of Your Members Don't Know They Have 

(00:07:38) The 1-in-7 Statistic: 90% are Undiagnosed 

(00:12:17) Slowing Progression: How to "Hold the Line" 

(00:19:55) The Duopoly: Why Dialysis Costs 700-900% of Medicare 

(00:27:11) The Benefits of Home Dialysis 

(00:54:20) The Renalogic Solution: Containing Dialysis Costs 

(01:03:38) Why We Need More Competition in Healthcare

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