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Kidney transplant policy needs nephrology expertise to address missed opportunities in patient access. Policy solutions can improve equity, living donation, and long-term recipient care.

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  • Nephrology Policy
  • Transplantation Science

Background:

  • The US kidney transplant system faces significant challenges, including limited patient access.
  • Current policy efforts focus on increasing deceased donor organ supply and reducing discards.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the need for nephrology policy expertise in addressing systemic issues in kidney transplantation.
  • To identify key areas requiring policy intervention for improved transplant outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Policy analysis of the US kidney transplant system.
  • Identification of unmet needs and opportunities for improvement.

Main Results:

  • Historical neglect of kidney transplant policy within nephrology has led to missed opportunities.
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CMSKidney discardsKidney transplantNephrologyPolicy

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    • Nephrology policy experts are crucial for developing solutions to enhance transplant equity and access.
    • Addressing living donation, performance metrics, and long-term management infrastructure is essential for improving patient outcomes.