The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) commits to achieving 50,000 annual transplants in 2026. AOPO and its members will work with key stakeholders to implement a series of initiatives:
Expand Collaboration across the AOPO membership and among all stakeholders.
Reduce Health Inequities to improve accessibility of organ transplants in minority communities.
Maximize Organ Utilization by transplant programs.
Drive Innovation to increase donation and maximize transplantation.
2024 AOPO Year in Review
AOPO is proud of the donation and transplantation community for reaching 45,217 organs transplanted from deceased donors in 2024. AOPO released a report showing how organ procurement organizations (OPOs) are quickly advancing toward our goal of 50,000 annual organ transplants in 2026. With just under 5,000 transplants to go, our progress demonstrates the dedication of our members and the generosity of donors and their families. View the report for national data and details on the ongoing, coordinated efforts to improve system-wide effectiveness in our mission to save more lives.
Latest Updates
OPOs Launch Project to Redefine Performance Evaluation Measures
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information:Jenny Daigle | [email protected] OPOs Launch Project to Redefine Performance Evaluation Measures McLean, VA (March 12, 2025) – The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) is proud to announce the launch of an...
U.S. Organ Procurement Organizations Achieve Record Organs Recovered and Transplanted in 2024 Amid Policy Challenges
U.S. Organ Procurement Organizations Achieve Record Organs Recovered and Transplanted in 2024 Amid Policy Challenges The U.S. organ donation and transplantation community achieved a historic milestone in 2024, with organ procurement organizations (OPOs) recovering...
AOPO Statement on The New York Times Coverage of Organ Allocation
STATEMENT Media Contact:Jenny Daigle | [email protected] AOPO Statement on The New York Times Coverage of Organ Allocation McLean, VA (Mar. 6, 2025) — A new story from The New York Times investigated the growing number of patients who are bypassed on organ transplant...
AOPO Joins Mediaplanet’s National Donation & Transplant Campaign, Featured in USA Today
AOPO is honored to join Mediaplanet's national Donation & Transplant Campaign, featured in USA Today. This campaign highlights the critical need for registered organ donors and the profound impact each donor can make. It addresses current challenges and...
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