Study Seeks to Improve Kidney Transplant Outcomes Among Black Patients
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is participating in a national study aimed at answering some hard questions about kidney transplantation in the African American community, with the goal of improving patient outcomes.
There’s An Organ Donor Shortage. Here’s How You Can Help
AOPO President, Jan Finn, Answers Common Questions About the Organ Donation Process
Data Show New Kidney and Liver Policies Expand Access, Equity
New liver and kidney allocation policies have expanded equitable access to lifesaving organs for patients on the national waitlist, according to data analysis from United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), which serves as the nation’s transplant system under federal contract.
Kidney Accelerated Placement Project: Outcomes and Lessons Learned
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The Low Down on Organ Procurement Organizations [PODCAST]
In this episode, Foley Of Counsel Maureen Kwiecinski sits with Alexandra Glazier of New England Donor Services (NEDS) about how Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) are regulated and some of the recent changes in performance and outcome standards, similar to other health care organizations.
How Technology is Transforming Organ Procurement
US Kidney Transplants Grow in Number and Success
LifeCenter Northwest President & CEO Kevin O’Connor To Retire
After leading LifeCenter Northwest through significant growth in lifesaving organ and tissue donation since 2010, President and CEO Kevin O’Connor has announced his retirement.
U.S. on pace to top 40,000 transplants in a single year for first time
In just the first half of 2021, 21,000 organ transplants were performed in the United States putting the US on pace to top 40,000 transplants for the first time.
Carolina Donor Services Announces Rebranding, Changes Name to HonorBridge
Carolina Donor Services has unveiled a new name, logo, along with new mission, vision, and values statements. At the heart of this rebranding is the organization’s new name, HonorBridge, which reflects the organization’s tireless commitment to honor the decisions of organ and tissue donors.
FDA Panel Nearly Unanimous on Liver Transplant Perfusion Device
FDA panel voted in unanimous support of Transmedics Organ Care System liver perfusion device. This technology is an innovative solution that will allow more life-saving transplants for U.S. patients with end-stage liver disease.
Transplant Games of America Coming to American Dream in New Jersey July 16 Through July 19
Four days of in-person activities and other events streamed nationwide on the TGA digital Event Hub will celebrate the gift of life and those who have been touched by organ, eye, and tissue donation and transplantation
NDRI Presents Empowering Research and Discovery Award to Carolina Donor Services, Recognizing Outstanding Commitment to Advancing Research
The National Disease Research Interchange (NDRI) recognized Carolina Donor Services, an Organ Procurement Organization (OPO), as the recipient of the third annual NDRI/AOPO Empowering Research and Discovery Award for outstanding commitment to the advancement of research.
Andrew Mullins Named Chief Executive Officer for Lifeline of Ohio
Andrew S. Mullins, MBA, FACHE named the next chief executive officer for the Lifeline of Ohio. Mullins is currently serving as the organization’s COO and will succeed Kent Holloway, who will retire this fall after more than two decades of leadership as CEO.
Gift of Life CEO to retire after four decades of leading the organ procurement organization
Howard Nathan has dedicated his life and career to the Gift of Life Donor Program.
CORE: West Virginia Man Becomes Oldest Organ Donor in U.S. History
The Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) announced Monday that it recovered the liver from the oldest recorded organ donor in United States history, as confirmed by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS).
Mediaplanet: How Organ Procurement Organizations Help Save Lives
AOPO is proud to partner with Mediaplanet on their recently published Journey of Transplantation campaign. The campaign aims to raise awareness around the necessity of organ donation, as well as highlight the various leaders, educational resources, donor networks, and research that are helping to enable transplants and organ donation to people of all backgrounds.
Colorado & Wyoming Transplant Community Support OPOs
The transplant community in Colorado and Wyoming sent a letter to Secretary Azar in support of valid and continually improving performance metrics based on sound data including retaining the current Observed to Expected (O:E) Yield measure which is “independently reported, verifiable, calculated and widely supported by all stakeholders in the donation and transplantation community.”
Albuquerque Journal: Attacks on organ procurement are unfair
Wayne Dunlap, Executive Director, New Mexico Services shares his thoughts to the Albuquerque Journal. Dunlap states “There’s always room to get better. But let us stop the unfair attacks on organ procurement organizations and instead bring all stakeholders together to create reform that improves the system for all”
Connecticut Congressman Supports OPOs
Congressman James Himes writes to Secretary Azar to address potential problems with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule.
New England Congressional Delegates Support OPOs
Members of Congress from New England recently sent a letter to Secretary Azar in support of driving continual improvement in organ donation and transplantation. The letter states, “the proposed rule needs serious revision” and that the final rule “should be designed to preserve or strengthen practices that work well and reform those that do not”.
International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners (IACME) Supports OPOs
The IACME sent a letter to Secretary Azar raising concerns with the accuracy of death certificates. The letter states: “The pervasive inaccuracy of death certificate information can largely be attributed to varying levels of expertise of those who fill out the forms” and points out that “death certificates are intended to focus on the immediate cause of death and do not and cannot document a person’s entire medical history”.
Mississippi Congressional Delegates Support OPOs
Mississippi congressional delegates shares three concerns with the proposed OPO metrics in this letter to Secretary Azar.
Utah Congressional Delegates Support OPOs
“Organ donation reflects the American spirit of selfless sacrifice.” In this letter to Secretary Azar, Utah congressional delegates express their support of organ donation and OPOs.
Hill Country Community Journal: Organ donation saving lives daily in region, nation
Joseph Nespral, President-CEO of Texas Organ Sharing Alliance shares his concerns about the proposed metrics from CMS.
Florida Congressional Delegates Support OPOs
Florida has enjoyed wide success with its OPOs, demonstrating over two years an increase of 22 percent in the state’s number of donors. As a result, more than 11 million people have registered their donation decision in Florida. In this letter to Secretary Azar, Florida congressional delegates share their support of OPOs and concerns over the proposed CMS rule
Chicago Tribune: Honor organ donors by saving procurement organizations
Cynthia Grobmeier, a donor mother shares her donation experience with Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network and concern over the CMS proposed rule.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Don’t let new federal rules threaten groups that coordinate organ donations
Texas Donor Mom shares her personal experience with organ donation and why you should advocate for the gift of life.
Westlaw: Can’t stop won’t stop — how organ donation and transplant partners can maintain unprecedented momentum
Melodie Hengerer, Esq. writes on how organ donation and transplant partners can maintain unprecedented momentum. Ms. Hengerer notes the important roles OPOs, hospitals and transplant centers play in saving lives.
The Hill: Shortsighted CMS rule change could endanger our organ transplant system
Transplantation Expert Agrees CMS Rule Needs to Change. Dr. David Mulligan – professor and chair at the Division of Transplantation and Immunology at Yale-New Haven Health Transplantation Center – shares his thoughts on the proposed rule impacting our nation’s OPOs.
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