Publications by authors named "Jennifer L Braggs-Gresham"
Background: Recent efforts to increase access to kidney transplant (KTx) in the United States include increasing referrals to transplant programs, leading to more pretransplant services. Transplant programs reconcile the costs of these services through the Organ Acquisition Cost Center (OACC).
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the costs associated with pretransplant services by applying microeconomic methods to OACC costs reported by transplant hospitals.
Article Synopsis
- * The research shows that Medicare's share of OACC costs rose from $0.95 billion in 2012 to $1.32 billion in 2017, highlighting a significant increase in expenses related to kidney transplants during that time period.
- * Key findings reveal that OACC costs per kidney transplant increased from $81,000 to $100,000, with kidney organ procurement making up a significant portion of those costs, while hospitals dealt with higher waiting list and transplant volumes along with increasing patient comorb