The Dialysis industry provides life-sustaining treatments for individuals with kidney failure. Dialysis is a medical procedure that removes waste and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are no longer able to perform this function. The industry includes both inpatient and outpatient facilities that offer hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis services. Hemodialysis involves using a machine to filter the blood outside of the body, while peritoneal dialysis involves using the lining of the abdomen to filter the blood. The industry also includes the production and distribution of dialysis equipment and supplies.