In 1982, the DSN was designated by the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) as the provider of long-distance communications service for the DOD.
1 A basic dialysis machine can be purchased in the regions of $15,000; however, this does not include any necessary supplies such as a drip. 2  For example, a NxStage kidney dialysis machine purchased with supplies can cost upwards of $45,000. 3  This does not include the costs of running the machine.
1 The biggest cost to think about is a nurse to run the dialysis machine. 2  Even if this machine is used at home, an in-home nurse will be needed to run it and supervise the machine and the patient. 3  If the dialysis machine is used in a facility, then there will be a team of nurses available to the patient.