- Florida Kidney Physicians and Panoramic Health Partner with Vero Beach Practice to Deliver Superior Outcomes for Chronic Kidney Disease and End-Stage Kidney Disease Patients
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., TEMPE, Ariz., VERO BEACH, Fla. – November 1, 2022 – Today, founding Panoramic Health member-practice Florida Kidney Physicians (FKP) announced its partnership with Vero Renal Associates (VRA) of Vero Beach, Florida. The partnership deepens FKP’s reputation as Florida’s leading nephrology practice caring for patients at over 40 locations across the state.
VRA is now connected to Panoramic Health’s leading integrated value-based kidney care platform, led by physicians. The platform supports more than 800 providers across 19 states with more than 630,000 lives served, improving patient outcomes and slowing disease progression for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD).
“We are excited to join forces with VRA, a leading nephrology practice with a deep commitment to improving patient outcomes,” said Rajendra S. Baliga, M.D., FACP, FASN, FAST, President of FKP. “Collectively, we are aligned in providing the highest quality care for our patients, which is strengthened by Panoramic Health’s unmatched value-based kidney care platform.”
“Uniting with FKP and Panoramic Health will provide us with cutting-edge resources that keep our CKD and ESKD patients healthier, longer,” said Richard Handler, M.D., President of VRA. “We are thrilled to embark on this partnership that will help us improve the patient experience while remaining independent and at the helm of patient care.”
Dr. Handler is a specialist in nephrology and internal medicine with more than 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Washington University and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Florida.
“We are happy to welcome VRA to our integrated, value-based kidney care platform designed to keep physicians at the center of patient care delivery,” said Rajiv Poduval, M.D., FASN, CEO and co-founder of Panoramic Health. “I am confident our momentum in the Florida market will continue to grow as more leading practices witness the value Panoramic Health and FKP bring to the patient experience.”
About Florida Kidney Physicians
Florida Kidney Physicians is Florida’s premier provider of nephrology solutions, spanning over 40 office locations across the state. They provide treatment ranging from general nephrology and hypertension to dialysis, transplant care, and clinical research in a team dynamic that allows for a smooth continuity of care, abundance resources for patients and unparalleled accessibility. FKP patients have access to a sophisticated network of dedicated physicians committed to improving patients’ lives. For more information, please visit the Florida Kidney Physicians’ website at flkidney.com.
About Panoramic Health
Panoramic Health is the nation’s leading integrated physician-led value-based kidney care organization, with more than 800 providers, supporting nephrologists who provide care across 19 states. The company remains committed to keeping nephrologists independent, relevant, and at the center of patient-care delivery. Panoramic Health’s value-based care delivery platform is driven by proprietary, predictive data analytics and clinical workflows underpinned by one of the world’s largest clinical chronic kidney disease (“CKD”) data warehouses that enable nephrologists to deliver better patient outcomes and value-based care. For more information, visit the Panoramic Health website at panoramichealth.com.
About Vero Renal Associates
Founded in 2004, VRA serves CKD and ESKD patients at Cleveland Clinic – Indian River Hospital. They specialize in inpatient and outpatient nephrology, chronic kidney disease management, dialysis, and peritoneal dialysis at multiple locations in Vero Beach, Florida.
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