Kidney disease is the eighth-leading cause of death in the US, with over 100,000 deaths on the waiting list since 1998, highlighting a severe organ shortage.
Dylan Matthews argues for the End Kidney Deaths Act, which would offer $50,000 tax credits to donors, recognizing the physical and emotional sacrifices made in kidney donation.
Despite minimal risks shown in studies, the reluctance to compensate kidney donors persists, leading to unfair systems where healthcare workers benefit while donors receive nothing.
The lack of compensation in kidney donation raises ethical questions, especially when donors are making tremendous sacrifices; their contributions must be acknowledged and valued.
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