Financial Information
Funding for clinical trials is provided by individuals and organizations interested in furthering the particular research being conducted. There is no cost to the patient for the health care provided, although there may some costs for transportation and lodging, if needed.
Emory will cover the cost of the evaluation, the transplant procedure, and the follow-up testing. There are some costs that are the patient's responsibility.
Emory will provide most to all of the medications necessary for the study to the patient at no cost for up to 12 months following the first transplant. If the islets continue to function beyond 12 months the patient will still need immunosuppressant drugs and the cost of the drugs will become the patient's responsibility. The cost depends on the amount of each medication that the patient requires. The cost may be $400-$2,000 per month. The patient's health insurance may cover the cost of these drugs.
If the islets continue to function beyond 12 months the patient will still need immunosuppressant drugs and the patient may be responsible for the cost of the monthly blood tests to monitor the blood level of these drugs. The cost of the blood tests may be $200-$600 every two months. The patient's health insurance may cover the cost of the blood tests.
Transportation and Parking
The patient will be responsible for the cost of parking if they drive to Emory Hospital. A valet parking service located at the front entrance of the hospital costs $8 per day. The visitors parking deck is located behind Clinic Building B across the street from the hospital.
Emory is also served by the MARTA bus system
Housing Accommodations
Because of the need for many visits to Emory Hospital, especially after the transplant, it may be necessary for patients to make local housing arrangements. The cost of housing accommodations will be the patient's responsibility. The Emory nurse can assist the patient in making housing arrangements.
Travel
Any travel expenses for all visits to Emory Hospital will be the patient's responsibility.
