DaVita Statement on Government's Kidney Care Choices (KCC) Model Updates
- Extension of the Kidney Care Choices Model indicates program success and government support
- Doubled value-based care arrangements from 11 to 22 Kidney Contracting Entities
- Improved patient outcomes including increased transplantation and home dialysis rates
- Large established presence with 3,173 outpatient dialysis centers serving 282,000 patients globally
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CMMI's KCC Model extension benefits DaVita's value-based kidney care strategy, supporting continued growth of their 22 care entities showing improved patient outcomes.
The one-year extension of the Kidney Care Choices Model by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation represents a significant vote of confidence in the value-based care approach DaVita has pioneered. This extension directly impacts DaVita's revenue stability and growth trajectory, as Medicare reimbursements constitute a substantial portion of the company's income stream.
The press release highlights DaVita's remarkable expansion from 11 to 22 Kidney Contracting Entities (KCEs) since 2022, demonstrating successful execution of their value-based care strategy. This 100% growth in participating entities indicates strong provider buy-in and validates DaVita's integrated care model.
Most compelling are the clinical outcome improvements cited: increased transplantation rates, more patients dialyzing with optimal access, and higher home dialysis utilization. These metrics directly correlate with reduced hospitalizations and lower total cost of care – precisely what CMMI evaluates when determining program continuation.
The extension provides DaVita additional runway to demonstrate cost savings, which typically manifest more substantially in years 3-5 of value-based programs as care coordination mechanisms mature. DaVita's two-decade experience in this space positions them advantageously compared to newer entrants, allowing them to optimize the economic benefits of the model extension while continuing to scale their KCE network.
"As a dedicated participant in the government's value-based care initiative and a pioneer in this field for the last twenty years, we applaud CMMI's decision to extend the Kidney Care Choices (KCC) Model for an additional year. We believe the investments made by CMMI and participants alike will result in long-term savings in the upcoming years. The program's emphasis on comprehensive, collaborative care and patient engagement is driving encouraging health outcomes. DaVita is committed to establishing a new standard for kidney care through integrated care systems alongside our nephrology partners."
Together with participating nephrologists, DaVita launched 11 value-based care arrangements in 2022 and has since doubled that footprint to 22 Kidney Contracting Entities (KCEs). A recent report demonstrates that these value-based care arrangements result in increased transplantation, more patients dialyzing with an optimal access in place, and more patients dialyzing at home.
To learn more about DaVita Integrated Kidney Care programs, visit DaVita.com/Innovation.
About DaVita Inc.
DaVita (NYSE: DVA) is a health care provider focused on transforming care delivery to improve quality of life for patients globally. As a comprehensive kidney care provider, DaVita has been a leader in clinical quality and innovation for 25 years. DaVita 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. As of March 31, 2025, DaVita served approximately 282,000 patients at 3,173 outpatient dialysis centers, of which 2,661 centers were located in the United States and 512 centers were located in 13 other countries worldwide. DaVita has reduced hospitalizations, improved mortality, helped improve health access and worked collaboratively to propel the kidney care community to adopt a higher quality standard of care for all patients, everywhere. To learn more, visit DaVita.com/About.
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