CVS CVS Health Corporation

   By Stephen Nakrosis 
 

CVS Kidney Care said Monday is was entering a strategic partnership with Satellite Healthcare, a not-for-profit provider of kidney dialysis and related services, to advance the care of patients who have kidney disease.

The two groups said they will initially work in Austin, Texas, and Los Angeles to increase awareness and access to in-home dialysis and transplant options.

"We have known for many years that more frequent, longer dialysis improves patient outcomes. Realistically this can only be done in the home. Our relationship with Satellite Healthcare will help us make this option a reality for more patients," said Alan Lotvin, M.D., EVP CVS Health and President of CVS Caremark. He also said CVS expects to expand the relationship over time.

Clinical laboratory testing service Ascend Clinical will provide laboratory testing for CVS Kidney Care as part of this relationship.

CVS Kidney care is a CVS Health company.

--Write to Stephen Nakrosis at stephen.nakrosis@wsj.com

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March 02, 2020 18:30 ET (23:30 GMT)

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