Purpose of review: The current review provides an overarching examination of liver transplant finances and factors contributing to cost of care.
Recent findings: Transplant hospitals must seek to optimize areas of revenue and cut costs as the cost of transplantation continues to rise and public policies strain reimbursement.
Summary: Transplantation remains a complicated multipayor system that requires focused attention and care. With rising costs and increased focus on quality in the healthcare market, it is integral that both the clinical and business teams work together to strive for optimization of costs and revenue.