Moving Upstream: Health System Innovations in Early CKD Detection

In ‘Moving Upstream: Health System Innovations in Early CKD Detection,’ the expert nephrologist examined the following critical questions:

How can patient engagement strategies in population health efforts be leveraged to maximize participation in early screening programs?

How can health systems implement initiatives to ensure early detection in CKD becomes standard of care?

The panelists discussed the importance of patient advocacy and the use of modern risk calculators, such as the American Heart Association (AHA) PREVENT tool, to illustrate the direct link between kidney health and cardiovascular risk. Manisha Jhamb detailed successful value-based models at the University of Pittsburgh that utilize multidisciplinary teams and telemedicine to improve medication uptake and provide specialty support to rural populations.

Throughout the conversation, the expert provided a comprehensive reflection on the field and the factors that may shape how clinicians approach care moving forward.

Our next episode, ‘Innovating Care Pathways: From Population Screening to Wraparound Support,’ further explores cardio-renal-metabolic syndrome, highlighting unmet clinical needs, the necessity of integrated care pathways, and the future of precision medicine.