What Wisconsin Dialysis does

Wisconsin Dialysis is the dialysis and kidney care service line operated by the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority, a 501(c)(3) publicly supported charitable organization affiliated with the UW School of Medicine and Public Health and operating under the UW Health brand. The program delivers comprehensive nephrology care spanning acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease, hypertension-related kidney disease, lupus nephritis, and pediatric kidney conditions. Core clinical capabilities include hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) with citrate anticoagulation for critically ill patients, ultrasound-guided cannula placement, ultrasound-guided percutaneous kidney biopsy, and a kidney transplant program that has performed more than 10,000 transplants, ranking among the largest in the United States. Specialized clinics include the Advanced Hypertension Program, Lupus Nephritis Clinic (with rheumatology coordination), Kidney Autotransplant Clinic, and Kidney Transplant Clinic.

Care is delivered across an integrated footprint: inpatient dialysis at University Hospital, pediatric dialysis at American Family Children's Hospital, outpatient hemodialysis at Fresenius Kidney Care centers in Fitchburg and Madison (American Parkway), and regional nephrology clinics at Sauk Prairie Hospital (Prairie du Sac) and Portage Clinic. The program serves patients across Wisconsin and into Illinois, with a region toggle on UW Health digital properties supporting cross-state content delivery. Patient engagement is supported by the MyChart portal (mychart.uwhealth.org), and referring physicians and patients access services through the broader UW Health network of hospitals and clinics.

The business model is a non-profit academic medical center service line. Revenue is generated through clinical billings for nephrology and transplant services, reimbursed primarily through Medicare (including ESRD and transplant bundles), Medicaid, and commercial insurance under standard healthcare payment frameworks. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. There are no equity funding rounds, acquisitions, or M&A activity; structural changes are governed by the parent University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority rather than capital markets. The patient base is fundamentally fragmented across individual cases, while payer concentration under federal ESRD reimbursement creates a centralized policy exposure distinct from commercial customer churn risk.

Name

Wisconsin Dialysis

Legal name

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority

Website

https://wisconsindialysis.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wisconsin Dialysis operates a nephrology and kidney transplant service line within UW Health, delivering hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, CRRT, and kidney transplantation across Wisconsin and Illinois. It serves adult and pediatric patients with kidney disease and runs one of the largest transplant programs nationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nephrology and Dialysis Services

NAICS

Kidney Dialysis Centers (621492), Other Outpatient Care Centers (62149)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

General Nephrology Practice (HLAKAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dialysis Services (Hemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis) (HLAKAHAC), Renal Transplant Medicine (Pre/Post-Transplant Care) (HLAKAHAD), Interventional Nephrology (Dialysis Access Procedures) (HLAKAHAE)

Keywords

• Dialysis services
• Kidney care
• Nephrology services
• Kidney transplantation
• Hypertension management

Headquarters

HQ city

Fitchburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Wisconsin Dialysis delivers comprehensive nephrology and kidney care services through UW Health, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplantation, and specialty clinics for hypertension and lupus nephritis. Inpatient dialysis is provided at University Hospital and pediatric dialysis through American Family Children's Hospital, while outpatient dialysis is delivered via a partnership with Fresenius Kidney Care centers in the Madison area. The program also offers kidney autotransplant surgery and has performed more than 10,000 kidney transplants.

Product overview

UW Health's Nephrology services offer a comprehensive, multi-specialty approach to kidney care as a unified clinical service line. The core offerings include Dialysis Services (hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, inpatient and outpatient), Kidney Transplant Clinic (with over 10,000 transplants performed), Advanced Hypertension Program for blood pressure-related kidney disease, Lupus Nephritis Clinic for autoimmune kidney conditions, and Kidney Autotransplant Clinic for surgical intervention. These services operate from multiple Wisconsin locations including the Kidney Clinic in Fitchburg, Fresenius dialysis centers, Sauk Prairie Hospital, and Portage Clinic, providing coordinated nephrology care from diagnosis through transplantation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dialysis Services Complete dialysis treatment services including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis for patients with kidney failure. Includes an inpatient dialysis unit at University Hospital, pediatric dialysis through American Family Children's Hospital, and outpatient dialysis at Fresenius Kidney Care locations in Madison and Fitchburg.
• Kidney Transplant Clinic Comprehensive kidney transplant care for patients with chronic kidney disease or end-stage renal disease. The program has performed more than 10,000 kidney transplants, making it one of the largest transplant programs in the country.
• Advanced Hypertension Program Specialized program for treating patients with early or progressive kidney disease related to high blood pressure. Providers work with other specialists to manage blood pressure and prevent kidney disease progression.
• Lupus Nephritis Clinic Specialized clinic for patients with lupus nephritis, a unique type of kidney disease affecting those with lupus. Kidney specialists work closely with rheumatologists to provide coordinated care.
• Kidney Autotransplant Clinic Surgical program for patients with severe, long-term kidney pain. The procedure involves removing the affected kidney and ureter and relocating them to a different part of the body while maintaining kidney function.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 10,000 kidney transplants performed, ranking among the largest programs nationally

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fresenius Kidney CarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFresenius Kidney Care operates outpatient dialysis centers in the Madison area, providing hemodialysis services for UW Health patients. UW Health refers patients requiring outpatient dialysis to these Fresenius facilities, which offer flexible scheduling including extended hours (Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.)

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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