Transplants exist in all universal healthcare systems around the world. Due to the scarcity of donor organs and the cost, candidates for transplantation are hea

Transplants exist in all universal healthcare systems around the world. Due to the scarcity of donor organs and the cost, candidates for transplantation are heavily scrutinized to make sure the organ is used in the best way possible. In relation to this article, part of the genetic engineering of the pig is to try to not just have a human not reject it, but possibly to end up having the pig heart be less likely to reject than a human heart. If the chance of rejection can be reduced, that means fewer drugs over time, and lower cost to a universal healthcare system. Also, reliable transplantation would reduce long term traditional healthcare costs. For example, in the US dialysis is basically the one procedure with universal healthcare. If kidney transplantation was readily available with a low risk of rejection it could actually save the US a lot of money at this point.