Union’s hardball tactics put dialysis patients in the crossfire

I’m a kidney doctor responsible for the care of more than 750 patients in the Bay Area with kidney failure. Many of my patients depend on dialysis treatments three times a week to stay alive. Missing even a single appointment can result in a trip to the emergency room or even death.

That’s why I’m troubled that the United Healthcare Workers West union is trying to qualify a ballot measure for November that could significantly reduce patient access to dialysis treatment.

The original article was written by Bryan Wong and can be found by clicking here.