Key Highlights
- Koda Health introduces Kidney Action Planning to support Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) management with cutting-edge tools.
- Features include gamified patient education, personalized Kidney Action Plans, and expert support for high-risk patients.
- Aims to reduce unplanned dialysis starts, improve patient outcomes, and lower healthcare costs for CKD populations.
- Addresses a crucial need, with CKD affecting over 37 million Americans and representing a significant portion of Medicare spending.
Source: PR Newswire
Notable Quotes
- “Some studies indicate greater than 70% of patients start dialysis in the ER suboptimally. Kidney Action Planning enables proactive decision-making, helping patients better understand CKD and avoid unnecessary crises.” — Tatiana Fofanova, PhD, CEO at Koda Health
- “When CKD patients are better educated, disease progression slows, barriers to care are removed, and personalized treatment is achieved, significantly improving outcomes.” — Dr. Desh Mohan, Chief Medical Officer at Koda Health
SoHC's Take
Koda Health’s Kidney Action Planning is poised to fill a critical gap in the healthcare system by addressing the educational and planning deficits in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) management. With features like gamified training and one-on-one expert navigation, this solution empowers patients and streamlines care delivery. The evidence-based approach is likely to drive significant cost savings while transforming patient experiences—marking another milestone in Koda’s mission to enhance serious illness care. This launch is particularly timely given the growing CKD prevalence and its burden on healthcare resources.
