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Medicare coverage of immunosuppression for kidney recipients to be extended

Medicare coverage of immunosuppression for kidney recipients to be extended

Dec 22, 2020 | Kidney/pancreas, News

A bill newly passed by Congress will allow kidney recipients on Medicare to have immunosuppressive coverage for the lifetime of their transplant.

DonorNet® updates for notification limits for kidney, kidney-pancreas/pancreas and intestine matches are being postponed

DonorNet® updates for notification limits for kidney, kidney-pancreas/pancreas and intestine matches are being postponed

Dec 15, 2020 | Kidney/pancreas, Liver/intestine, News, UNet℠ system changes

Evaluate your program’s current settings now.

DonorNet® updates for notification limits for kidney, kidney-pancreas/pancreas and intestine matches are being postponed

Waitlist℠ updates for local acceptance criteria for kidney and pancreas postponed

Dec 15, 2020 | Kidney/pancreas, News, UNet℠ system changes

Evaluate your program’s current settings now.

Kidney and pancreas allocation changes postponed

Kidney and pancreas allocation changes postponed

Dec 14, 2020 | Kidney/pancreas, News, Policy changes, UNet℠ system changes

Current policies to remain in effect.

DonorNet® updates for notification limits for kidney, kidney-pancreas/pancreas and intestine matches are being postponed

Implementation notice: Phase I of new kidney medical urgency requirements

Dec 1, 2020 | Kidney/pancreas, News, Policy changes, UNet℠ system changes

Kidney programs should update candidate data ahead of Dec. 15 final implementation.

Kidney and pancreas transplant patient webinar recording now available

Kidney and pancreas transplant patient webinar recording now available

Nov 25, 2020 | Education, Kidney/pancreas, News

Panelists address upcoming changes to kidney and pancreas distribution.

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