Kidney Transplant Crisis
There is a significant disparity between the number of people needing kidney transplants and the available organs, with over 101,000 individuals on the waiting list in the U.S. Dialysis, which costs about $80,000 annually, is often the only option for those unable to secure a transplant, and surprisingly, Medicare covers these expenses regardless of age. With only 17,000 transplants performed in 2014, the reliance on both living and deceased donors becomes crucial in addressing this urgent healthcare challenge.In this clip
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Tina Rosenberg on the Kidney Market in Iran
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