The Impact of Dialysis Clinic Consolidation on Rural Access to Care

Evaluating the Effects of Healthcare Centralization on Service Availability in Underserved Communities

1. Introduction

The healthcare landscape in the United States has seen significant shifts in recent decades, particularly in the treatment of chronic illnesses such as chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD is a progressive condition that affects millions of Americans, with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) being its most severe form. For patients suffering from…