Why US government wants to overhaul organ transplant system

Hosted by Michell Eloy Mar. 30, 2023 Health & Wellness

Thousands die annually while waiting for a heart, kidney, or liver transplant. The U.S. government now says it wants to overhaul the nation’s organ transplant system.

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Credits

Guest:

Lenny Bernstein - Washington Post reporter covering health and medicine - @LennyMBernstein

Host:

Michell Eloy

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins, Nihar Patel

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