IOTA, Transplant Policy, and End-of-Year Legislation: What You Need to Know (Policy Update December 2024)

In this discussion, Rachel Meyer, a Strategic Policy Advisor, shares valuable insights on the IOTA Final Rule, aimed at improving kidney transplant access. She elaborates on how the IOTA model enhances financial incentives and streamlines transplant processes. Meyer also delves into recent legislative changes, including the Hold Act for living kidney donors. Additionally, she touches on telehealth regulations and ongoing challenges in Medicare, emphasizing the urgent need for advocacy and data collection in healthcare policies.