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DaVita is a healthcare provider focused on transforming care delivery to improve quality of life for patients globally. The provider cares for patients at every stage and setting along their kidney health journey — from slowing the progression of kidney disease to helping to support transplantation, from acute hospital care to dialysis at home. DaVita has reduced hospitalizations, improved mortality, and worked collaboratively to propel the kidney care industry to adopt an equitable and high-quality standard of care for all patients, everywhere.

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