Most People Seeking a Kidney Transplant Never Reach the Waitlist
A study presented at the American Transplant Congress reveals that nearly half of patients referred for kidney transplants never begin the evaluation process. Factors such as socioeconomic status, geography, and the specific transplant center significantly impact a patient's ability to reach the waitlist.
Why it matters
The findings identify critical systemic barriers in healthcare access that prevent life-saving organ transplants for vulnerable populations.
Note: This presentation at American Transplant Congress on Saturday, June 20, at 4:30 p.m. ET in Boston, Massachusetts, is titled ""Individual and Center Level Determinants of Progression from Kidney Transplant Referral to Kidney Transplantation in the United States: A National EHR Study" and is part of the Emerging Discoveries Oral Abstract Sessions.
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