Advanced renal options. Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida.
In summary, if the purpose of the demonstration was to show that managed care for persons with ESRD can work, the demo was a success from the patient and provider viewpoints. This outcome has been recognized and there is some interest in dropping the barrier to Medicare HMOs for persons with ESRD. However, from a payer's perspective, it is not reasonable for them to bear a loss to provide this care.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D054598:Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Plans; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005431:Florida; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008329:Managed Care Programs; D008875:Middle Aged; D006435:Renal Dialysis