US approves life-saving organ transplants between people with HIV, removing ‘unnecessary barriers’
People with HIV who need liver and kidney transplants can now receive organs from donors with HIV. The new rule, which took effect this week, is expected to shorten the wait for organs for all, regardless of HIV status, by increasing the pool of available organs.
U.S. okays organ transplants between people with HIV, expanding donor pool
The landmark move is expected to shorten wait times for organs for all patients and reduce hurdles to life-saving care for those with HIV.
HIV-positive organ transplants allowed under new rule
People with HIV will soon be permitted to receive transplanted kidneys and livers from donors who are also infected with the virus under a new rule approved by the Biden administration. The final
Federal government eases rules on organ transplants between donors and recipients with HIV
A new rule applies to liver and kidney transplants and will increase access to these organs, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
New Biden Admin Rule Allows Organ Transplants for People With HIV
A new rule from the Biden administration allows organ transplants from HIV-positive donors to HIV-positive recipients.
HIV-positive transplants now permitted for livers and kidneys
People with HIV are now permitted to donate kidneys or livers to recipients who are also HIV-positive, health officials announced on Tuesday. Dr. Marc Siegel weighs in on the decision.
Organ transplants involving HIV+ donors and recipients showing success, Duke doctors say
Duke has now performed a total of 23 kidney transplants and 5 liver transplants with HIV positive donors and recipients.
New Rule Allows HIV-Positive Organ Transplants
P eople with HIV who need a kidney or liver transplant will be able to receive an organ from a donor with HIV under a new rule announced Tuesday by U.S. health officials.
New rule allows HIV-positive organ transplant to recipient with HIV
A final rule now allows kidney and liver transplants between donors and recipients who both are HIV-positive, expanding the potential donor pool. Until this rule, such transplants were only allowed as part of clinical research.
US health officials give the OK for organ transplants between HIV-positive patients
Kidney transplants from HIV-positive donors are now permitted by U.S. health officials. The Department of Health and Human Services made the decision on Tuesday, which is expected to reduce wait times for all patients and improve life-saving care for patients with HIV.
US expands access to organ transplants for people with HIV
The United States is expanding access to organ transplants as research shows that kidney and liver transplants between donors and recipients with HIV.
Kidney, liver transplants between people with HIV get green light under new HHS rule
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CMS issues final rule for mandatory organ transplant payment model
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nov. 26 released a final rule for the Increasing Organ Transplant Access Model.