NKF 2019 Spring Clinical Meetings Physician Program
Publication date: January 2019Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease, Volume 26, Issue 1Author(s): (Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease)
Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease - March 13, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
NKF 2019 Spring Clinical Meetings Nephrology Nurse Program
Publication date: January 2019Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease, Volume 26, Issue 1Author(s): (Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease)
Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease - March 13, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Masthead
Publication date: November 2018Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease, Volume 25, Issue 6Author(s): (Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease)
Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease - December 9, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Editorial Board
Publication date: November 2018Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease, Volume 25, Issue 6Author(s): (Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease)
Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease - December 9, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Table of Contents
Publication date: November 2018Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease, Volume 25, Issue 6Author(s): (Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease)
Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease - December 9, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Leadership as Tribal Leader
Publication date: November 2018Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease, Volume 25, Issue 6Author(s): Jerry Yee (Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease)
Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease - December 9, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Leadership in Nephrology: Vital to the Future of Our Profession
Publication date: November 2018Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease, Volume 25, Issue 6Author(s): Rebecca J. Schmidt (Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease)
Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease - December 9, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
A History of Leadership in Dialysis: Perspectives From Seasoned Leaders
This article includes Nephrology Oral History Project excerpts illustrating leadership contributions to dialysis machines, peritoneal dialysis catheters, and treatment best practices. In addition to individual contributions, improvements in treatment also come from patient and provider organizations leading the way and collectively advocating for change. Nephrology leaders continue to play a crucial role in improving dialysis outcomes and quality of life. (Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease)
Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease - December 9, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Leadership as a Division Chief of Nephrology
Publication date: November 2018Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease, Volume 25, Issue 6Author(s): Eleanor LedererThe position of chief of a division of nephrology in an academic medical center is a hands-on job, offering the opportunity to influence the future of the field through the creation of unique clinical, research, and education programs. Today, most academic centers face significant financial challenges, thus the division chief must develop a variety of skills to accomplish his or her goals. Interactions and relationships with the leadership of the academic center, including the hospital executives, can faci...
Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease - December 9, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Leading a Dialysis Organization: Role and Responsibilities of the Chief Medical Officer (Nephrologist Leadership in a Dialysis Provider Organization)
This article reviews the roles, responsibilities, and opportunities of the position as established in a midsize nonprofit dialysis provider. (Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease)
Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease - December 9, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Administrative Leadership: Nephrologists in Non-nephrology Leadership Roles
Publication date: November 2018Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease, Volume 25, Issue 6Author(s): Michael Gitman, Alessandro Bellucci, Steven FishbaneNephrologists, perhaps more than other physicians, are drawn to health-care leadership positions. In this article, we consider reasons that nephrologists are uniquely suited to serve in these roles. We briefly review key aspects of leadership principles and skills. Finally, we discuss routes to non-nephrology leadership for younger members of the profession. (Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease)
Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease - December 9, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Leadership in a Private Nephrology Practice: Autonomy Is More Than a Dream!
Publication date: November 2018Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease, Volume 25, Issue 6Author(s): Nelson Kopyt, Ravindra BolluPrivate practice is entering an era of diminishing reimbursement and increasing overhead associated with federally mandated payment reforms resulting in a need to move from the traditional fee-for-service to a value-based model, changes that place financial and organizational strain on nephrology practices. In addition, the changing geopolitical scene is one of mergers and consolidation of health care networks, which in turn are developing their own insurance plans or partnering with commercia...
Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease - December 9, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Leading the Dialysis Unit: Role of the Medical Director
Publication date: November 2018Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease, Volume 25, Issue 6Author(s): Sharmeela Saha, Jay B. WishThe responsibilities of a dialysis unit medical director are specified in the ESRD Conditions for Coverage and encompass multiple quality, safety, and educational domains. Many of these responsibilities require leadership skills that are neither intuitive nor acquired as part of the medical director's training. An effective medical director is able to shape the culture of the dialysis facility such that patients and staff feel free to communicate their concerns regarding suboptimal processes wi...
Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease - December 9, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Nephrologist Leadership in Advocacy and Public Policy
This article explores the impact of nephrology leadership on government decision making and the important role of the nephrologist in advocacy and public policy at the Federal, state, and regional levels. (Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease)
Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease - December 9, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Mentorship in Medicine and Nephrology: More Important Than Ever
Publication date: November 2018Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease, Volume 25, Issue 6Author(s): Belinda Jim, Jerry YeeMentorship has always been important in medicine. In fact, one can argue that that is how doctors are trained. Moreover, mentorship has been proven to preserve and elevate those who wish to pursue academic medicine. In nephrology, mentorship has become paramount, as interest in the field has declined during this decade. In this article, we will delineate how mentorship impacts physician careers, describe different types of mentors and their characteristics, and summarize responsibilities of mentors ...
Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease - December 9, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
