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HHS wants feedback on improving equity in dialysis care, organ transplantation

December 2, 2021

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The Biden administration is asking for feedback on how to improve health equity in the organ transplant system and boost access to dialysis services.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a request for information Wednesday to seek stakeholder feedback that will help inform future regulations. The agency has made improving health equity a major pillar of regulations and value-based care programs.

The request is for feedback on major improvements that can increase “organ donations, improve transplants, enhance the quality of care in dialysis facilities, increase access to dialysis services and advance equity in organ donation and transplantation,” according to a CMS release on the notice.

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