How the US organ transplant system works and what to ask to improve your chances

abcnews - There are ways patients can try to improve their chances of getting organ transplants

AI Summary: A practical explainer unpacks the U.S. organ transplant system: referral pathways, waitlist criteria, allocation policies and steps patients should take to improve transplant prospects. The piece demystifies a complex bureaucracy and offers actionable advice for patients and caregivers who want to navigate the system more effectively — because hope works better with information.