MPR NewsKidney recipient detained by ICE still hasn’t received life-saving medicationsFour days after ICE arrested a Rochester man who is the recipient of a kidney transplant, federal authorities still have …
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Federal agents arrested kidney transplant recipient delivering groceries and detained him without medication, family and lawmakers say
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Lawsuit filed on organ donation law after federal court grants temporary restraining order
by News Sourceby News SourceA lawsuit has been placed on Act 861, which allows someone other than the deceased donor, like a family member, to cancel or …
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Lawmaker asks what happened to federal investigation into “predatory” for-profit dialysis industry
by Sheena Samuby Sheena SamuA leading U.S. senator is calling on federal regulators to share the results of an investigation into the dialysis industry, where critics say a “duopoly” has compromised the quality of …
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NJ Sharing Network organ scandal outlined in federal report
by Rick Rickmanby Rick Rickman🏥 Federal report accuses NJ Sharing Network of shocking misconduct. 🏥 Accusations include an attempt to harvest organs from a live patient and deleting key evidence. 🏥 Nearly a dozen whistleblowers say …
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New Jersey organ procurement organization at risk of losing federal contract
by Joe Hongby Joe HongThe future of the organization that oversees organ transplants in New Jersey is under threat after a federal investigation found “several egregious actions and potential violations,” including whistleblower accounts of …
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Richmond Times-DispatchRichmond organ contractor lays off some staff as government shutdown drags onUNOS had already furloughed employees in response to the federal government shutdown and a dispute over reimbursement..2 days ago
Richmond Times-DispatchRichmond organ contractor lays off some staff as government shutdown drags onUNOS had already furloughed employees in response to the federal government shutdown and a dispute over reimbursement..2 days …
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KY Man wakes up during organ collection procedures and encourages federal investigations
by Annie Brownby Annie Brown(Lex 18) – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is investigating organ donation practices after Kentucky's organizations are said to have begun harvesting organs from people who may …
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Gift of Life Michigan official welcomes federal revamp of organ donation system
by News Sourceby News SourceThe Biden administration said Wednesday it will attempt to break up the network that runs the nation’s organ transplant system as …