Innovation
DaVita pushes for what health care could be. We are driving innovation by improving care delivery, developing cutting-edge technology and advancing new models of care.
DaVita pushes for what health care could be. We are driving innovation by improving care delivery, developing cutting-edge technology and advancing new models of care.
Kidney Care Delivery Innovations at a Glance
Through a dedication to quality care, innovation and a community-focused culture, Davita-affiliated physicians have continuously helped improve clinical results and health care costs for kidney patients.

23%
From 2006 to 2016, dialysis patients’ survival improved by 22.6 %.1

12%
Dialysis had a 12% cost improvement, more than cancer (7%), congestive heart failure (4%) and diabetes (-3%), from 2005 to 2015.2

#3
DaVita ranked #3 in innovation among health care medical facilities on the 2022 FORTUNE® World’s Most Admired Companies® list.3

25k
DaVita has the largest population of home dialysis patients in the U.S.4

200k
As a leader in kidney education, DaVita’s no-cost Kidney Smart® program has educated more than 200,000 people since 2012.5

44%
Patients in our CKD and dialysis education programs have experienced a 44% lower hospitalization rate.6
Supportive Technology
DaVita provides cutting-edge technology to support physicians in driving better clinical outcomes for kidney disease patients, no matter what stage they’re in.
Home Dialysis

Our home remote monitoring and telehealth capabilities may increase patients' comfort with home dialysis and connect them with clinicians in real time.
Information Technology

Our CKD electronic health record helps improve physicians’ IT experience by enabling better care coordination and increasing practice efficiency.
Predictive Analytics

DaVita uses artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to individualize care plans and help patients manage their kidney disease progression.
Education at Every Stage
Kidney Smart helps patients better manage their CKD and prepare for dialysis.
Transition of Care educates patients for a smooth transition to dialysis.
DaVita Start Smart™ educates and supports new dialysis patients with treatment options and lifestyle changes.
Transplant Smart® aims to educate 100% of our patients on the kidney transplant process.
Integrated Care
DaVita® Integrated Kidney Care (IKC) has delivered leading outcomes that have helped improve patient quality of life and reduce the total cost of care for the health care system.
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