2016 American Transplant Congress
Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure Admissions Cost 3 Times More Than Non-ACLF Related Admissions.
Baylor Simmons Transplant Institute, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX.
Background: Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is associated with significant resource utilization. However, the relative charges associated with ACLF are not established.Methods: We examined cirrhotics admitted…2016 American Transplant Congress
Reduced Incidence of Cytomegalovirus Infection in Kidney Transplant Recipients Receiving Everolimus: A Cost-Effectiveness Analyses.
Nephrology Division, Hospital do Rim - UNIFESP, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
A cost-effectiveness analysis was performed using data from a prospective single center trial where de novo kidney transplant recipients received a single 3 mg/kg dose…2016 American Transplant Congress
Predictive Factors of Early Hospital Readmission in Liver Transplant Recipients.
Pharmacy, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL.
Early hospital readmission post liver transplant, defined as within 30 days of discharge from the same facility, is associated with increased morbidity, mortality, as well…2016 American Transplant Congress
Resource Utilization and Cost Analysis of Early Hospital Readmissions Following Kidney Transplantation.
Background: Early hospital readmissions (EHRs) following kidney transplant are associated with poor transplant outcomes and a greater burden on the healthcare system. However, the financial…2016 American Transplant Congress
Here Comes the Sun: Industry's Payments to Transplant Physicians.
Background: The Open Payments Program (OPP) was implemented to publicly disclose industry payments to physicians, enabling patients to be aware of conflicts of interests. We…2016 American Transplant Congress
Financial Cost of Cold Ischemia Time in Kidney Transplantation.
PURPOSE: A new kidney allocation system (KAS) was implemented in December 2014 using the kidney donor profile index (KDPI), which prioritizes historically-disadvantaged populations. While KAS…2016 American Transplant Congress
A Model to Explore the Potential Budget Impact of a Novel Screening Tool for the Detection of Subclinical Rejection Among Kidney Transplant Patients.
1Immucor, Inc, Waukesha, WI; 2Avalare Health, LLC, Washington, DC.
Background: Acute rejection among kidney transplant patients is common, with ~10% of individuals experiencing acute rejection within the first year and rising to 16-17% at…2016 American Transplant Congress
A Kidney Paired Donation Standard Acquisition Charge Pilot Program.
1UT, Toledo; 2APKD, Perrysburg; 3Arbor Res, Ann Arbor.
Background/Purpose: A national non-profit Kidney Paired Dontion (KPD) organization undertook a demonstration project to redesign payment for KPD transplants with a payment model similar to…2016 American Transplant Congress
Cost-Effectiveness of Machine Perfusion Use After Long Cold Ischemic Time in a Kidney Transplantation Program.
Renal Transplantation Unit, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
In Brazil the incidence of DGF is very high (60-70%) mainly due to an inadequate care of the donors and long cold ischemia time. This…2015 American Transplant Congress
Does DSA Market Competition Influence OPO Performance?
INTRODUCTION: Increased market competition within a Donor Service Area (DSA) is associated with a greater number of liver and kidney transplants, but its effect on…
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