Liver Transplantation in the Time of a Pandemic

Objective: During the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, organ transplantation was classified a CMS Tier 3b procedure which should not be postponed. The differential impact of the pandemic on access to liver transplantation was assessed. Summary Background Data: Disparities in organ access and transplant outcomes among vulnerable populations have served as obstacles in liver transplantation. Methods: Using UNOS STARfile data, adult...