Journal of hospital medicine : an official publication of the Society of Hospital Medicine
-
The economic burden of acute kidney injury (AKI) is not well understood. ⋯ In the United States, AKI is associated with excess hospitalization costs and prolonged LOS. The economic burden of AKI warrants further attention from hospitals and policymakers to enhance processes of care and develop novel treatment strategies. Journal of Hospital Medicine 2017;12:70-76.