What is one reason whites are more likely than blacks to receive organ transplants?
A)Whites are in more automobile accidents and thus are more likely to need emergency organ transplants.
B)Many medical professionals are personally racist.
C)Patients are often "screened" for their ability to pay (whether through insurance or out-of-pocket)for a procedure.
D)Many of the national transplant waiting lists segregate black and white donors.

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Studies have shown that one of the main reasons behind racial disparities in access to organ transplants is the ability to pay for the procedure. Patients who have private insurance or can afford to pay out-of-pocket are more likely to receive a transplant, compared to those who are uninsured or underinsured. This often affects people of color who disproportionately lack access to quality healthcare and health insurance.

What Is One Reason Whites Are More Likely Than Blacks