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.
2023 AOPO Year in Review
AOPO released a report showing how organ procurement organizations (OPOs) are quickly advancing toward our goal of 50,000 annual organ transplants in 2026. We are proud of the donation and transplantation community for reaching 43,603 organs transplanted from deceased donors in 2023. 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 Receives 2024 Power of Associations Gold Award for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) & OPO Task Force
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact Information:Jenny Daigle | jdaigle@aopo.org AOPO Receives 2024 Power of Associations Gold Award for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) & OPO Task ForceMcLean, VA (July 25,...
AOPO President’s Address: What OPOs Do Matters in Saving Lives
AOPO President’s Address:What OPOs Do Matters in Saving Lives Our President, Dorrie Dils, took the stage at AOPO’s Annual Meeting in a stunning pink suit, delivering an inspiring Barbie-themed President’s Address. Much like in the movie, when Barbie’s life is turned...
AOPO Statement on Kidney Assessment in Black Donors to Prevent Organ Nonuse
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information:Jenny Daigle | jdaigle@aopo.org AOPO Statement on Kidney Assessment in Black Donors to Prevent Organ Nonuse The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) and its members partnered with researchers at Wake Forest...
Advocating for Advancements in Donation & Transplant
Advocating for Advancements in Donation & Transplant On May 15, members of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) gathered on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. to connect with legislators and staff regarding the life-saving mission of OPOs. The...
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