Potential impact of Thai Kidney Transplant program on immunosuppressive utilization: An analysis of the national transplant registry

• Main Authors: Pongpirul K., Pongpirul W.A., Avihingsanon Y., Noppakun K., Ingsathit A., Pongskul C., Premasthian N., Lumpaopong A., Vareesangthip K., Sumethkul V.
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier USA 2014
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84896479341&partnerID=40&md5=603ba1a59150c9cb0fbd7634d639d8cf; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/1710
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Background The Thai Kidney Transplant (TKT) program was launched in October 2008 to promote transplantation among previously disadvantaged populations, using fixed-rate provider payment. This study investigated if the introduction of this program could alter the natural practice trends of immunosupp...