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How VA’s Telehealth Kidney Program Saves the Lives of Rural Veterans

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How VA’s Telehealth Kidney Program Saves the Lives of Rural Veterans

Kidney disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, and it is getting worse. For veterans living in rural areas, a national shortage of nephrologists — along with the reality that the nearest kidney specialist may be hours away — compound the problem.

Originally reported by Military.com - Benefits. Read the original article →
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