DOX vs DVA Comparison

Amdocs Ltd is a provider of software and services to communications, cable and satellite, entertainment, and media industry service providers. The Company and its subsidiaries operate in one operating segment, providing software products and services for the communications, entertainment and media industry service being designed, develop, market, support, implement, and operate its open and modular cloud offering. The company offers business support systems, operational support systems, and managed services. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from North America and also has a presence in Europe and the Rest of the world.

DaVita is the largest provider of dialysis services in the United States, boasting market share of about 35% when measured by clinics. The firm operates over 3,000 facilities worldwide, mostly in the US, and treats about 280,000 patients globally each year. Government payers dominate US dialysis reimbursement. DaVita receives about two thirds of US sales at government (primarily Medicare) reimbursement rates, with the remainder coming from commercial insurers. While commercial insurers represent only about 10% of US patients treated, they represent nearly all of the profits generated by DaVita in the US dialysis business. Berkshire Hathaway owns about 45% of DaVita.