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FOR MORE INFORMATION
HOW TO REFER
PATIENT ASSISTANCE FUND

FOR REFERRING PHYSICIANS

FOR REFERRING PHYSICIANS

FOR MORE INFORMATION

To learn more about the UAB Comprehensive Transplant Institute ( CTI ), visit us online at uabmedicine . org / refertransplant .

HOW TO REFER

TRANSPLANT APP & REFERRALS The UAB Comprehensive Transplant Institute is proud to offer the UAB Medicine Transplant app , which gives referring physicians 24 / 7 access to the CTI team and helps expedite referrals . It includes quick references to our selection criteria , access to patient records , and contact information for all CTI physicians and surgeons . With the built-in referral form , physicians can start the referral process directly from their iOS or Android device . Our traditional referral system remains in place for physicians who prefer it .

PATIENT ASSISTANCE FUND

Transplant patients incur many expenses beyond what insurance covers . The UAB Comprehensive Transplant Institute Patient Assistance Fund enables you to make a difference for these patients , living donors , and their families . Contributions cover a broad range of short-term expenses , including lodging near the hospital , prescriptions and medical supplies , transportation , and utilities .
The fund is managed by a nonpartisan board , and 100 % of contributions are applied directly to patient-specific needs . Your gift of any size can make a positive impact . For example , $ 60 can help one patient in need stay close to UAB for one night .
To learn more about this philanthropic opportunity , contact Director of Development Christian Smith at ChristianNSmith @ uabmc . edu or 205-934-1974 , or give online at uab . edu / transplantpatientfund .
OTHER WAYS TO REFER A PATIENT To refer a patient to the UAB Comprehensive Transplant Institute , please visit uabmedicine . org / refertransplant or call 1-833-UAB-CTI1 .
For urgent referrals or inpatient transfers , please call UAB MIST at 1-800-UAB-MIST ( 1-800-822-6478 ) to be connected with the UAB transplant team . UAB MIST is a toll-free , 24-hour service that connects physicians anywhere in the country with UAB Medicine specialists .
AMBASSADOR PROGRAM UAB Ambassador allows referring physicians to access their patients ’ UAB Medicine records – including inpatient and outpatient documents , activities , and lab results – through a secure online portal . For more information , please call UAB Physician Services at 205-934-6890 , or email physicianservices @ uabmc . edu .
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