Access to Primary Care and Nephrology: Implications for Preemptive Listing and Kidney Transplantation, A National Registry Study

The authors aimed to investigate how access to primary care and nephrology services affects preemptive kidney transplantation (KT) among candidates in the United States. Their study found that individuals living in Medically Underserved Areas (MUAs) and Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) were significantly less likely to be preemptively listed for KT and to receive transplants compared to those with better access, highlighting the need for improved primary care and nephrology coordination to enhance transplant equity.