Monday, 11-2-09

-Mayo Clinic Transplant Programs Certified to be Covered by Medicare
http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-sct/5304.html

All four solid organ transplant programs-adult heart, kidney, liver, and pancreas- at the Mayo Clinic have been reviewed and approved for Medicare coverage by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Mayo Clinic is the first and largest integrated, not-for-profit group practice in the world. Certification is granted to transplant centers that demonstrate superior results in terms of clinical care, patient outcomes, experience and expertise, and adherence to safety codes.

"Our continued success is the result of our integrated team of specialists and our commitment to strong dedication to successful patient outcomes, families and caregivers, care for donors and patient follow-up," said David C. Mulligan, M.D., Director, Mayo Clinic Transplant Center.

This certification means that the transplant programs are accessible to many more patients in need who otherwise may not be able to bear the financial burden.

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