DENVER, May 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- DaVita Kidney Care, a division of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. (NYSE: DVA) and a leading provider of kidney care services, today announced that it was recognized by Becker's Hospital Review as one of the top "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare."

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Becker's reviewed nomination letters and conducted editorial research to develop this year's list. Editors then segmented companies by category. DaVita is the only designated "health care provider" on the 2014 Great Places to Work in Healthcare list.

Editors cited DaVita University's award-winning leadership, professional development and personal enrichment programs and the various health and wellness initiatives available to teammates as key examples of DaVita's differentiated workplace.

"We are committed to creating a health care community that challenges and fulfills our teammates and recognizes their exceptional contributions," said Javier Rodriguez, CEO of DaVita Kidney Care. "Being recognized by Becker's as a great place to work in health care affirms our beliefs that investing in teammates leads to a differentiated workplace, which drives better patient care."

DaVita's unique workplace has received a number of awards this year, including WorldBlu's Most Democratic Workplaces, Top Workplaces-Colorado and Top Workplaces-Bay Area. Additionally, DaVita is consistently ranked as one of the most military-friendly workplaces in the United States.

DaVita joins Children's Hospital Colorado, Craig Hospital, Rose Medical Center and Vail Valley Medical Center as the only companies on the list based in Colorado.

More details about why DaVita HealthCare Partners was named one of 2014's 150 Great Places in Healthcare can be found at the following link http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/150-great-places-to-work-2014/davita-healthcare-partners-gptw-14.html

DaVita and DaVita HealthCare Partners are trademarks or registered trademarks of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

About DaVita Kidney Care
DaVita Kidney Care is a division of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc., a Fortune 500® company that, through its operating divisions, provides a variety of health care services to patient populations throughout the United States and abroad. A leading provider of dialysis services in the United States, DaVita Kidney Care treats patients with chronic kidney failure and end stage renal disease. DaVita Kidney Care strives to improve patients' quality of life by innovating clinical care, and by offering integrated treatment plans, personalized care teams and convenient health-management services. As of March 31, 2014, DaVita Kidney Care operated or provided administrative services at 2,098 outpatient dialysis centers located in the United States serving approximately 165,000 patients. The company also operated 75 outpatient dialysis centers located in 10 countries outside the United States. DaVita Kidney Care supports numerous programs dedicated to creating positive, sustainable change in communities around the world. The company's leadership development initiatives and social responsibility efforts have been recognized by Fortune, Modern Healthcare, Newsweek and WorldBlu. For more information, please visit DaVita.com.

Contact Information
Media:
Justin Forbis
303.876.7496
Justin.Forbis@davita.com

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