Emergency Department/Urgent Care as Usual Source of Care and Clinical Outcomes in CKD: Findings From the Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort Study

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Location, Location, Location: Usual Source of Care, Kidney Disease Outcomes, and the Social Determinants of Health

“…In this issue of Kidney Medicine , Toth-Manikowski et al 2 report findings from an analysis of the Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort Study. The authors examined the outcomes of the individuals who received their routine care in the preferred clinic setting compared to the hospital emergency department (ED) or an urgent care center (ED/Urgent Care).…”

“…In summary, the study by Toth-Manikowski et al 2 highlights the ongoing disparities that influence the health outcomes of individuals in the United States and will require the coordinated efforts of patients, providers, and policymakers to address the upstream determinants of health. It is a difficult mountain to climb, but a necessary journey.…”