Donation Perspectives & Community Pulse
Donation Perspectives is AOPO’s blog series sharing stories, insights, and progress from across the donation and transplantation community. Community Pulse brings in guest voices from OPOs, partners, clinicians, and advocates to showcase collaboration, community engagement, organ utilization efforts, and emerging trends that honor the gift of life and help save more lives.
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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...
Reflecting on a Year of Collaboration and Progress: Advancing Organ Donation and Transplantation Together
Reflecting on a Year of Collaboration and Progress: Advancing Organ Donation and Transplantation Together As we approach the end of another remarkable year, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) is filled with gratitude and pride as we reflect on...
AOPO Educates & Inspires Leaders in the Organ Donation Community
Dedicated OPOs Initiate Quality Improvements: AOPO Leading the Way Recently, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) hosted a series of dynamic leadership meetings in Buckhead-Atlanta, Georgia. These events allowed current leadership teams and...
Dedicated OPOs Initiate Quality Improvements: AOPO Leading the Way
Dedicated OPOs Initiate Quality Improvements: AOPO Leading the Way In the organ donation and transplantation field, continuous improvement is not just a goal but a necessity. It’s this philosophy that drives the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) to...
Empowering the Future: Student Education in Organ Donation and Transplantation
Empowering the Future: Student Education in Organ Donation and Transplantation Organ donation is a remarkable act of altruism that saves countless lives each year. However, the shortage of available organs for transplantation remains a critical issue worldwide. To...
Advancing Health Equity in Organ Donation
Advancing Health Equity in Organ Donation A Roadmap to 50K Transplants In 2021, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) established a visionary goal: achieving 50,000 annual organ transplants in 2026. This mission is rooted in steps to increase organ...
2023 AOPO President’s Address
2023 AOPO President's Address At the 2023 AOPO Annual Meeting, Colleen McCarthy, VP of Organ and Tissue at Versiti and incoming AOPO President, delivered a President’s Address, highlighting the accomplishments of the Association and expressing her aspirations for the...
AOPO Members Convene on Capitol Hill to Discuss Key Issues in Organ Donation and Transplantation
AOPO Members Convene on Capitol Hill to Discuss Key Issues in Organ Donation and Transplantation On May 10th, members of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) gathered in Washington, D.C. for another successful Advocacy Day. This annual event is an...
AOPO Report: OPOs Quickly Advancing Towards Goal of 50,000 Annual Organ Transplants in 2026
AOPO Report: OPOs Quickly Advancing Towards Goal of 50,000 Annual Organ Transplants in 2026 We are on our way to 50K! The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) released a report today demonstrating significant progress towards our goal to achieve...