CMS Proposes Mandatory Model to Boost Kidney Transplants for End-Stage Renal Disease

May 9, 2024, 01:16 PM

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the Increasing Organ Transplant Access Model, a proposed mandatory initiative aimed at enhancing the quality of care for individuals with end-stage renal disease seeking kidney transplants. This model is designed to improve patient outcomes, increase the number of kidney transplants, reduce disparities, and make the transplant process more patient-centered. Additionally, efforts such as xenotransplantation are being explored to reduce the organ donation waitlist.