Minority Affairs and Kidney Transplantation committees request patient feedback on use of race in eGFR
Kidney patients and their caregivers are encouraged to participate in public comment.
Data dashboard monitors equity in access to transplant
Data tools helps monitor trends, support key OPTN goals to provide equity in access.
Workgroup to examine use of race-based adjustment to kidney calculation
“The organ donation and transplantation community is committed to addressing disparities in transplant equity.”
UNOS to study data collection related to social determinants of health
Feasibility study could cast a new light on health disparities research.
HOPE Act impact continues at five-year milestone
More than 220 transplants have been performed to date through the HOPE Act.
Center effects greatly affect kidney access disparity
Research shows center effects are the top driver of kidney access disparities, but DSA effects still remain