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The aim is to assess how organ allocation policies impact Black kidney transplant candidates.

April 10, 2026

Evaluating the Impact of Organ Allocation Policies on Black Patients: A Single‐Center Analysis

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The aim is to assess how organ allocation policies impact Black kidney transplant candidates.
Single-center analysis of kidney transplant data
Examination of the implementation of OPTN Policy 3.7D
Evaluation of eligibility criteria and historical documentation
Wait times for a subset of Black candidates improved due to the policy
Impact constrained by strict eligibility criteria
Historical documentation requirements limited effectiveness

Abstract

Implementation of OPTN Policy 3.7D enabled meaningful restoration of wait time for a subset of Black kidney transplant candidates. However, the policy's impact was limited by strict eligibility criteria and reliance on historical documentation. These findings highlight both the benefit and the structural constraints of retrospective equity-focused transplant policy interventions.

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Carina McClean

Sergio Duarte

Mai Ta

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Clinical Transplantation

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Florida College

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