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.
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AOPO Statement on CMS Proposed Rule on OPO Oversight
PUBLIC STATEMENT Media Contact:Jenny Daigle | jdaigle@aopo.org AOPO Statement on CMS Proposed Rule on OPO Oversight McLean, VA (January 28, 2026) – Today, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule to update federal regulation...
Why Youth Engagement Matters More Than Ever: Lessons from the 2025 Campus Challenge
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AOPO Alarmed by Decline in U.S. Organ Donations
PUBLIC STATEMENT Media Contact:Jenny Daigle | jdaigle@aopo.org AOPO Alarmed by Decline in U.S. Organ Donations McLean, VA (January 14, 2026) – The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) is alarmed that, for the first time in 14 years, the annual number...
The Value of Validated Performance Metrics for OPOs
The Value of Validated Performance Metrics for OPOs For four decades, Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) have worked tirelessly to turn the generosity of donors and their families into the gift of life for patients waiting for transplants. As the nation’s...
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