noun, Nutrition. 1. a type of single-bond animal or vegetable fat, as that found in butter, meat, egg yolks, and coconut or palm oil, that in humans tends to increase cholesterol levels in the blood. Compare saturated (def 3).
The average cost of a kidney transplant is $32,000 for the transplant surgery and $25,000 per year post-surgery to care for the patient and ensure the transplant is not rejected. 53% of the total annual transplant cost in the United States is absorbed through the Medicare budget.
The average monthly charges for each ESRD patient is $64,000 for our clients. It is not unusual for monthly dialysis charges to exceed $75,000. Not surprising in a market where approximately 72% of all patients are treated by just two large provider organizations.