CMS Final Rule As you know, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the final rule in November which will change the way Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) are evaluated on their performance. As a community, we have many questions about...

With the holiday season in full swing, we become more aware of the generosity of others. I’m not referring to presents under the tree, but in my world, this means saving lives through organ donation. At AOPO we give thanks every day for the generosity of donors and...

The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) is launching a new advocacy plan to help save more lives. Spearheaded by AOPO’s new Director of Governmental Affairs Mark Cribben, the plan will help AOPO grow its footprint on Capitol Hill by inviting our OPO...

Staying true to our purpose of leading the OPO community, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) is undertaking a review of our accreditation program to shift from a focus on strictly meeting regulatory requirements to an emphasis on performance...

Things are looking different at the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO). Not only have we gone through a rebranding, but we are taking the association a new direction that will lead to change and improvement in the OPO community. What an exciting...