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U.S. Organ Procurement Organizations are Strong, CMS Rule Threatens Future Success of Donation System

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

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Under new performance metrics established by CMS, an estimated 42% of the nation’s nonprofit organ procurement organizations (OPOs) could be decertified and dissolved in 2026.

Key Points:

Under new performance metrics established by CMS, an estimated 42% of the nation’s nonprofit organ procurement organizations (OPOs) could be decertified and dissolved in 2026.
CMS has yet to offer guidance to OPOs on the realistic implementation of this rule without interrupting patient care.
OPOs are drivers of innovation in the nation’s organ donation and transplant system.
Despite its strength, the organ donation and transplantation system AOPO has made strides in improving is at risk of being destabilized and dismantled.