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 For example, DaVita, which has many dialysis centers across the United States, charges about $480 for a dialysis treatment, not including medications. 2  A dialysis center in Ohio quotes a rate of more than $1,400 but will negotiate with self-pay patients.