The Increasing Organ Transplant Access Model aims to increase access to life-saving transplants for patients living with end-stage renal disease and reduce Medicare expenditures. This model focuses on providing incentives to transplant hospitals to increase transplantation. Additionally, the model is designed to support greater care coordination, improved patient-centeredness in the process of being waitlisted for and receiving a kidney transplant, and greater access to kidney transplants. Through the model payments and policies, CMS aims to increase the care delivery capabilities and efficiency of kidney transplant hospitals selected for participation, with the goal of improving quality of care while reducing unnecessary spending.
The CMS Innovation Center will be hosting a welcome webinar to present an overview of the model on December 18, 2024, from 2 to 3 p.m. ET. Register to attend: https://cms.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_hvGDyZTxQ5eNhX1OBolevA