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title: Why CKD Patients Fall Through the Cracks and How Healthmap Bridges the Gaps
description: A healthy lifestyle can be especially beneficial for those with chronic conditions like kidney disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and others.
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# [Why CKD Patients Fall Through the Cracks and How Healthmap Bridges the Gaps](https://news.healthmapsolutions.com/blog/why-ckd-patients-fall-through-the-cracks-and-how-healthmap-bridges-the-gaps)

 Written by [Healthmap Solutions](https://news.healthmapsolutions.com/blog/author/healthmap-solutions) | Sep 9, 2025 1:00:00 PM

In a recent interview for the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy podcast, Healthmap Solutions’ Chief Medical Officer, Howard Shaps, MD, MBA, provides an inside look at our technology, operations, and care management philosophy. 

With host Cole Lyons, Dr. Shaps discusses the complexities of managing chronic kidney disease (CKD), outlines Healthmap’s use of AI-driven risk models used to catch CKD earlier in the disease continuum, and explains the value of personalized, coordinated care in bridging treatment gaps. He also shares his insights on where CKD care and population health are headed. 

To view the episode, click the link below: 

[View full post](https://news.healthmapsolutions.com/blog/why-ckd-patients-fall-through-the-cracks-and-how-healthmap-bridges-the-gaps)

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