The Coalition for Kidney Supportive Care has released a white paper addressing a gap in care for people with kidney disease. Written by research scientists and healthcare leaders from George Washington University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Kansas City Kidney Consultants, and Nexus VBC Partners, the paper explains why kidney supportive care (KSC) should become standard practice for value-based kidney care.
"KSC transforms the nephrology paradigm from a 'dialysis-default' model to a 'patient-choice' model, reducing treatment regret and ensuring healthcare resources are patient preferred... By integrating KSC, patient outcomes will improve, costs will be avoided, and care will be truly patient centric and goal concordant."
By mapping out five practical strategies—focusing on training, patient access, and better clinical workflows—this paper can help healthcare organizations replace a "one-size-fits-all" model with respectful, whole-person care.
