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CMS seeks input on potential changes to transplant program requirements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services seeks public comments until Feb. 1 to inform potential changes to the requirements for transplant programs, organ procurement organizations, and end-stage renal disease facilities that participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs to improve and advance equity in organ donation and transplantation and dialysis services.
ACS releases guidance to help conserve blood products during current shortage
The American College of Surgeons has released guidance to help surgeons conserve blood and blood products during the current shortage.
Amid national blood supply shortages, AHA launches conservation-and-donation campaign
In response to national blood supply shortages, the AHA provided members with tools and resources to help hospitals and health systems conserve blood supply and encourage donations throughout the summer.
AHA Provides Members with Tools and Resources to Navigate Current Blood Supply Shortage
Member advisory provides tools and resources to navigate current blood supply shortage.
Americans urged to donate blood
The AABB, America’s Blood Centers and the American Red Cross urged eligible individuals to donate blood, calling the nation’s blood supply “critically low.”
CMS, HRSA proposed rules aim to increase organ supply
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Health Resources and Services Administration today announced proposed rules aimed at increasing organs available for transplant.
HRSA releases 2020 Hospital Organ Donation Campaign toolkit
The Health Resources and Services Administration has released a toolkit to help hospitals promote the Workplace Partnership for Life 2020 Hospital Organ Donation Campaign.
Hospitals recognized for organ donation efforts
The Health Resources and Services Administration recently recognized more than 1,460 transplant centers and hospitals, including 339 small and rural hospitals, for their efforts to promote organ donation registration between October 2018 and April 2019.
Kaiser Permanente combats housing insecurity
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Perspective: The Most Precious Gift
Each April, the AHA joins Donate Life America, the Health Resources and Services Administration and others in highlighting the important role of organ, eye and tissue donation in providing hope and health.