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Fast Food Medicine: New Book Featuring Whistleblowers Exposes Monopolistic Dialysis Companies

Aug 18, 2023
Journalist Tom Mueller discusses his new book on the monopolistic nature of dialysis companies and the challenges faced by whistleblowers who expose abuse. The podcast delves into the dark corporate culture at Davita and fraudulent practices in dialysis company mergers, shedding light on the ethical dilemmas and consequences within the for-profit healthcare industry.
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  • Dialysis clinics label whistleblowers as 'problem patients' when challenging abuse, highlighting industry retaliation.
  • Fast, high-speed dialysis in US leads to suboptimal patient care with symptoms like headaches and nausea.

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Dialysis: A Life-Saving Treatment for Kidney Failure

Dialysis is a vital treatment for kidney failure, allowing patients to live with the Scribner shunt breakthrough in the 1960s transforming a fatal disease into a manageable condition. The Seattle approach focused on non-profit home dialysis for tailored treatments, while Boston embraced for-profit dialysis for rapid expansion. This clash reflects a broader healthcare debate on patient care versus profit-driven models.

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