The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations Refutes The Washington Post’s Framing of OPO Operations
STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:Jenny Daigle | jdaigle@aopo.org The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations Refutes The Washington Post’s Framing of OPO Operations OPOs operate under a strict regulatory framework overseen by multiple federal...
U.S. Organ Procurement Organizations are Strong, CMS Rule Threatens Future Success of Donation System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information:Jenny Daigle | jdaigle@aopo.org U.S. Organ Procurement Organizations are Strong,CMS Rule Threatens Future Success of Donation System47 out of 56 OPOs broke records recovering organs for transplant in 2023, yet nearly half...
U.S. Organ Procurement Organizations Recovered Over 43,000 Organs Which Were Successfully Transplanted in 2023, Marking Thirteen Years of Consistent Growth in Deceased Donation
U.S. Organ Procurement Organizations Recovered Over 43,000 Organs Which Were Successfully Transplanted in 2023, Marking Thirteen Years of Consistent Growth in Deceased Donation Annual data indicates OPOs drove rise in recoveries and transplants, far exceeding...
AOPO Supports Congress and President Biden’s Efforts to Strengthen Organ Transplantation System and Save More Lives
STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information:Jenny Daigle | jdaigle@aopo.org AOPO Supports Congress and President Biden’s Efforts to Strengthen Organ Transplantation System and Save More Lives Organ procurement trade organization voices support for President...
AOPO Urges Congressional Action to Address Key Concerns in U.S. Organ Transplant System Reform
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information:Jenny Daigle | jdaigle@aopo.org AOPO Urges Congressional Action to Address Key Concerns in U.S. Organ Transplant System Reform McLean, VA (July 20, 2023) – The Senate Finance Committee (SFC) Subcommittee on...
AOPO Names 2023-2024 President and Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact Information:Jenny Daigle | jdaigle@aopo.org AOPO Names 2023-2024 President and Board of DirectorsOPO Leaders Elected to Champion Organ Donation Mission McLean, VA (June 22, 2023) – The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)...
AOPO Recognizes OPO Leaders with Lifetime Achievement Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact Information:Jenny Daigle | jdaigle@aopo.org AOPO Recognizes OPO Leaders with Lifetime Achievement Award McLean, VA (June 13, 2023) – During the Association of Organ Procurement Organization’s (AOPO) Annual Meeting held today, distinguished...
2023 CMS OPO Performance Report: AOPO Raises Concerns About Implications for the Organ Donation and Transplantation System in the U.S.
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information:Jenny Daigle | jdaigle@aopo.org 2023 CMS OPO Performance Report: AOPO Raises Concerns About Implications for theOrgan Donation and Transplantation System in the U.S. McLean, VA (April 28, 2023) – The...
Health Affairs: Breaking Records In Organ Donations
Breaking Records In Organ Donations", Health Affairs Forefront, April 17, 2023.https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/breaking-records-organ-donationsDOI: 10.1377/forefront.20230413.92437Breaking Records In Organ Donations Barry Massa, AOPO PresidentApril 17,...
AOPO Names New Foundation Board President and Secretary-Treasurer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact Information:Jenny Daigle | jdaigle@aopo.org AOPO Names New Foundation Board President and Secretary-TreasurerLeaders Tasked with Supporting Organ Donation Research to Save More Lives McLean, VA (April 12, 2023) – Today, the Association of...