Crisis in the Sustainability of the U.S. Blood System

Harvey G. Klein; J. Chris Hrouda; Jay S. Epstein

doi:10.1056/nejmsb1706496

October 11, 2017New England Journal of Medicine

Crisis in the Sustainability of the U.S. Blood System

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Key Points

The aim is to evaluate how current payment methods impact the sustainability of blood banks in the U.S.
Assessment of payment structures for blood products
Evaluation of financial viability of blood banks
Analysis of supply adequacy and safety impacts
A significant number of blood suppliers reported operating at a loss due to current payment methods
Safety and adequacy of blood products are at risk without system changes
Urgent revisions to payment structures are suggested to ensure a stable blood supply

Implication

Analysis reveals payment methods challenge blood supply sustainability, indicating urgent systemic changes needed.

Abstract

Current methods of paying blood banks for blood products are forcing a substantial number of suppliers to operate at a loss. Changes in the system may be required to ensure the safety and adequacy of the supply of blood products.

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Klein et al. (2017) studied this question.

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Crisis in the Sustainability of the U.S. Blood System

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