HHS Issues Final Rule for Organ Procurement and Transplantation – Easing Rules for People with HIV

Published: 12/02/2024

Sources:
  • Department of Health and Human Services
Relevant To:
  • Critical Access Hospitals,
  • Hospitals

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published a final rule that expands access to kidney and liver transplants for people with HIV by removing clinical research requirements for these transplants. According to HHS, this action marks a significant step forward in increasing the availability of life-saving organs for all patients regardless of their HIV status while continuing to reduce barriers and stigma for people with HIV.

The final rule, further implements the HIV Or…

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