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$4M KidneyX Challenge Targets Barriers to Living Donation

April 19, 2026April 18, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health officials are launching a $4 million national competition aimed at increasing living kidney donations and improving transplant outcomes for tens of thousands of Americans awaiting …

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HHS Finalizes Rule to Expand Kidney and Liver Transplants for Individuals with HIV

December 2, 2024December 1, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a final rule designed to expand access to kidney and liver transplants for patients with HIV. By …