The motive for the alleged data manipulation is unknown.

The Chronicle notes that Memorial Hermann has seen increasing numbers of liver transplant candidates die or become too sick for a transplant while on the waitlist. According to federal data, in 2021, only four patients died or got too sick for a transplant while on the hospital’s liver transplant waiting list. In 2022, the number increased to 11, and in 2023, it was 14. So far this year, there are five patients who have died or gotten too sick while waiting.

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    7 months ago

    Oh, wow. This makes total sense. I couldn’t imagine why he’d do this except if he disliked or was biased against certain patients. But ginning up his stats makes complete sense. Thanks for clarifying!