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 Dialysis costs from $2,500 to $3,000 for the first week. 2  Then each treatment costs $500, with an average of three treatments per week. 3  Kidney transplants may be available for pets with severe kidney failure, at a cost ranging from $4,500 to $8,000.