When Ailments Pile Up, Asking Patients to Rethink Free Dialysis

April 1, 2011

Of all the terrible chronic diseases, only one —end-stage kidney disease — gets special treatment by the federal government. A law passed by Congress 39 years ago provides nearly free care to almost all patients whose kidneys have failed, regardless of their age or ability to pay. (The New York Times)

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