Memorial Hermann-Tex Medical Center temporarily halted its kidney transplant program due to shared leadership with the inactivated liver transplant program, revealing UNOS database irregularities.
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center temporarily halted its kidney transplant program due to shared leadership with the inactivated liver transplant program, which uncovered irregularities in donor acceptance criteria within the UNOS transplant information database. The U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services initiated an investigation. The hospital is working with impacted patients and families, and will evaluate a new physician leadership structure.
April 09, 2024
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