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United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
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The Removing Burdens for Organ Donation Act will help lead to more lifesaving transplants by requiring donor hospitals to upgrade from phone calls to automate electronic deceased donor referrals to OPOs when they have a potential donor. Thank you @RepBethVanDuyne, @RepDelBene,
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United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
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RT @RepBethVanDuyne: I introduced the Removing Burdens From Organ Donation Act with my colleagues @RepDelBene, @RepCarolMiller, and @RepJim….
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United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
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On average, the U.S. performed 132 transplants a day in 2024. These lifesaving transplants would not be possible without the selflessness and generosity of organ donors. UNOS’ CMO, Dr. Andrew Klein shares how the donation after circulatory death process works
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United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
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Interested in the latest insights and analysis on what’s going on in donation, transplant and healthcare? 👉 Sign up for UNOS’ monthly newsletter, Spotlight:
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United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
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In his latest op/ed in @Nephronline, UNOS’ Chief Medical Officer Dr. Andy Klein shares ways Congress can strengthen the donation and transplant system. → Automated donor referrals.→ National organ tracking system.→ Above-wing organ transportation.→ Medicare changes to
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United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
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Do you know how the more than 5,000 donor hospitals and 251 transplant hospitals are overseen in the U.S.? Learn more:
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United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
23 days
Congratulations to UNOS' Jadia Bruckner and Casey Humphries for being selected as an @ODTAlliance 40 under 40 honoree for their leadership in shaping the future of organ donation and transplant. Jadia and Casey have been instrumental leaders in ensuring patient safety and in
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United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
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We had a great time at @AOPOHQ's #AOPO2025 this week learning what challenges are top of mind for OPOs and how UNOS can help. We’re looking forward to partnering more closely with the OPO community to develop innovative solutions to meet their needs. Learn more about our current
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United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
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🎉 The House passed legislation to ban discrimination in organ transplantation against people with physical or intellectual disabilities. The Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act will ensure no one will be denied a place on the waitlist solely because.
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United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
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We're at @AOPOHQ this week! Are you? Come visit us at Booth #202 to learn about our services and to help shape the next generation of OPO-focused solutions.
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United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
29 days
UNOS is urging the federal government to mandate tracking for donor organs. No national tracking system for donor organs exists, leaving OPOs, transplant hospitals, and the government without consistent transit insights. A centralized, mandatory federal tracking system would
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United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
1 month
Lifesaving organs should not be transported as cargo. UNOS is working to ensure organs travel in airplane cabins, reducing delays and improving transplant outcomes. Learn more about our efforts to modernize organ transportation ✈️ ❤️
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United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
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UNOS’ technology plays a vital role in helping people get the transplants they need. That’s why we have robust security measures in place and are regularly strengthening and enhancing our technology system. Learn what we we’re doing:
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United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
1 month
The number of people dying while waiting for an organ transplant has dropped to 13 people per day, on average – down from 16 a few years ago. Learn about why this happened and what UNOS is doing so no one dies on the waitlist 🔗
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United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
1 month
This week, Team UNOS volunteered to support RVA Community Fridges – a local organization that stocks fridges throughout Richmond with food. Team UNOS made sandwiches, donated canned foods, delivered food, hosted food drives, and more, to support those in need💙💚 #UNOSGivesBack
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United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
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UNOS helps more patients get lifesaving transplants by arming transplant programs with data-driven tools that improve patient outcomes and enhance efficiency. Learn more 👉
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United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
2 months
UNOS Chief Medical Officer Dr. Andy Klein spent 37 years as a transplant surgeon. In his latest op/ed in @Nephronline, he shares how Congress can help strengthen the donation and transplant system. Check it out:
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United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
2 months
The Organ Donation Referral Improvement Act will help streamline the organ donation referral process to increase the number of organs available for transplant and save more lives. Congress: Require automated deceased donor referrals to help ensure all gifts of life make it to a
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United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
2 months
UNOS works everyday to strengthen the U.S. donation and transplant system so it works better for the more than 100,000 people waiting for a lifesaving transplant. It’s critical that any new reforms or initiatives benefit patients. Our board member Mark Johnson wrote about the
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