On Borrowed Time

A digital collage featuring the phrase “Is the patient Black?” above a silhouette outlined in red and black. A detailed kidney illustration is centered, surrounded by text fragments reading “Stolen time,” “Algorithmic bias,” “Data is not neutral,” “Misdiagnosed by design,” “Delayed healing,” and “Denied care.” The background blends medical diagrams, skin tone swatches, and color-coded charts, referencing racial bias in medical algorithms and treatment.

On Borrowed Time

Is the patient Black? Check this box for yes

For years a race-based medical calculation delayed Black patients access to life-saving kidney transplants

October 14, 2025 08:00 ET

Illustrated pattern of human hearts and kidneys on a red background with a black rectangular box in the center containing the white text “Do you need an organ transplant?”

On Borrowed Time

It’s hard to find resources while on the transplant list. These sites want to change that

Here are seven resources to help if you need an organ transplant

October 14, 2025 08:00 ET