Financing for the Future: Managing the Rising Costs of Innovation and Technology Utilization in Transplantation
September 4, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm• EST
As the field of transplantation continues to evolve with rapid technological advancements, transplant programs are challenged to balance innovation with financial sustainability. This session will explore the complex relationship between technology adoption, transplant volume, and cost. Through expert insights and data-driven analysis, our panel will examine the financial impact of emerging technologies, highlight strategies for maintaining or improving outcomes while managing expenses, and offer strategies to make informed, cost-conscious decisions in a high-stakes environment.
Describe the trade-offs between cost, technology adoption, and transplant volume capacity.
Identify cost-effective strategies and technologies that maintain or enhance transplant outcomes.
Analyze relevant data to support decision-making around technology utilization and financial sustainability.
Surgical Director, Liver Transplant Program Director, Enterprise Transplant Quality and Compliance
Mayo Clinic Transplant Center - Arizona
Event Speaker, Speaker
Andrew Barbas
MD
Associate professor, Division of Abdominal Transplant Surgery
Duke University Medical Center
Moderator, Transplant Advancement Series Faculty
Scott Bennett
MS
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Southwest Transplant Alliance
Members of the donation and transplantation community serving diverse populations to include administrators, coordinators, physicians, nurses, surgeons, managers, quality improvement specialists, social workers, and other donation and transplantation center professionals and their colleagues.
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