DaVita is one of the leading providers of dialysis services for individuals suffering from chronic kidney diseases in the United States. The company offers administrative services to several outpatient dialysis facilities and acute units in more than 700 hospitals nationwide. With locations in over 43 U.S. states, it serves nearly 115,000 patients. DaVita, a Fortune 500 company provides home peritoneal dialysis programs. The company s division, RMS Lifeline, develops and manages a network of renal access center management clinics through the U.S. It administers the DaVita Kidney Awareness Run/Walks program for raising funds to help several nonprofit organizations. In addition, DaVita operates DVA Laboratory Services, which specializes in the care of end-stage renal disease patients.