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
AOPO Statement on the Passing of Arkansas House Bill 1679, Now Act 861
STATEMENT Media Contact:Jenny Daigle | [email protected] AOPO Statement on the Passing of Arkansas House Bill 1679, Now Act 861 MCLEAN, VA. (April 24, 2025)—The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) is disappointed the Arkansas General Assembly has...
Protecting Donor Decisions: The National Importance of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA)
Protecting Donor Decisions: The National Importance of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA) Why Upholding Registered Donations Matters for Patients, Families, and the Integrity of the Donation System Behind every donor registration is a story of courage, hope, and...
AOPO Statement on the House Ways and Means Committee Public Request for OPO Information
STATEMENT Media Contact:Jenny Daigle | [email protected] AOPO Statement on the House Ways and Means Committee Public Request for OPO Information MCLEAN, VA. (April 16, 2025) — The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) is aware of the House Ways and...
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...
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