Donation Perspectives
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 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...
AOPO Priorities for OPTN Modernization
AOPO Priorities for OPTN Modernization Key Actions for the Future of Organ Donation & TransplantationAs the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) moves into the next phase of implementing the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN)...
Advancing the Future of Organ Donation: The Mission of the AOPO Foundation
Advancing the Future of Organ Donation:The Mission of the AOPO Foundation The AOPO Foundation stands at the forefront of organ and tissue donation, dedicated to driving progress in this critical field through research and innovation. As a 501(c)3 organization, the...
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...
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...
The Many Roles of OPOs: Supporting Donors and Families
The Many Roles of OPOs: Supporting Donors and Families Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) are non-profit entities designated by the federal government to oversee the complex and life-saving process of organ donation. The responsibilities of an OPO are extensive...
Addressing the Critical Challenge of Organ Non-Utilization
Addressing the Critical Challenge of Organ Non-Utilization The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) is addressing the most critical and ongoing challenge within the U.S. organ donation and transplant system – organ non-utilization. We are dedicated to...
Our Nation’s OPOs are Strong: AOPO President Calls on CMS to Safeguard Organ Donation System
Our Nation's OPOs are Strong: AOPO President Calls on CMS to Safeguard Organ Donation SystemHi, I'm Colleen McCarthy, President of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations, or AOPO. I'm here to discuss a pressing issue that could impact the lives of...
AOPO 2023 Year in Review: 50K Report
As we conclude a dynamic 2023, I am proud to introduce AOPO’s Year in Review, a comprehensive summary of our collective efforts and achievements throughout the year. This report reflects the tireless work of our community and highlights the...