Mattern, William D.; Scott, Sue - In: Disease Management and Health Outcomes 9 (2001) 11, pp. 619-629
End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is relatively rare, but very costly. The ESRD population in the US is elderly, over 40% have diabetes mellitus, and most have additional comorbid conditions. Concerns about the quality and cost of care for people with ESRD in the US prompted the Healthcare...