Meeting Patients at the Dialysis Chair: The Expanding Role of Telemedicine to Address Disparities in Access to Kidney Transplantation
New approaches are needed to reduce disparities in access to kidney transplantation. Telemedicine provides an opportunity to address inequities in access to care, with many services transitioning to virtual platforms during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.1 Intentional, collaborative, and community-led interventions that go beyond maintaining existing services are essential to overcome deeply rooted barriers to care. Dialysis facilities in particular are well positioned to increase access to kidney transplantation.