Financial Models for Liver Transplantation: Challenges and Opportunities

Nov 17 2024
Convention Center: Room 23
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

World Class Speakers

Lindsay Y King, MD
Presenter

Lindsay Y King, MD

Duke University School of Medicine
Amit K Mathur, MD, MS
Presenter

Amit K Mathur, MD, MS

Mayo Clinic
Michael Kriss, MD
Presenter

Michael Kriss, MD

University of Colorado School of Medicine
Pratima Sharma, MD, MS
Moderator

Pratima Sharma, MD, MS

University of Michigan Medical Center
Brett E Fortune, MD, MSc, FAASLD
Moderator

Brett E Fortune, MD, MSc, FAASLD

Montefiore Einstein

Description

Speakers in this session discuss the various financial models, team dynamics, and incorporation of financial liability associated with newer techniques to optimize organ transplant efficiency. 

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Presentations

3:45 PM - 4:05 PM
Nov 17 2024
San Diego, CA

Different Financial Models for Liver Transplantation and Reimbursement Structure: Where Does Transplant Hepatology Fit in the Picture?

Lindsay Y King, MD, Presenter
Transplant
4:05 PM - 4:25 PM
Nov 17 2024
San Diego, CA

Program-Specific Reports and Programmatic Growth: Medicare Cost Report and Organ Acquisition Costs Including Pumping

Amit K Mathur, MD, MS, Presenter
Transplant
4:25 PM - 4:45 PM
Nov 17 2024
San Diego, CA

Outreach, Community Connections With Referring Providers, and Other Financial Burdens

Michael Kriss, MD, Presenter
Transplant

Objectives

  • Review various financial models of transplant center and multidisciplinary team dynamics.
  • Discuss the role of program-specific reports in programmatic growth, payors, and contracts.
  • Explain the Medicare cost report and allowed organ acquisition costs, outreach, new technologies, and competition in the context of balancing the budget for transplant programs.