There are more than 100000 people in the United States waiting for an organ transplant, and they could be waiting a while.
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Organ Donation
UNOS responds to CMS proposed rule; celebrates progress for patients
by matthewroopby matthewroopJanuary 28, 2026, Richmond, VA The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) strongly supports the important steps outlined in the proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services …
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News
Man sues UMass Memorial in Worcester for $5M in class action lawsuit, claiming racial bias in kidney transplant care, UNOS
Mark Thompson, a Black man from Franklin, says he may die while waiting for a kidney replacement. More than 15 years ago, Thompson was diagnosed with kidney disease, and in …
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Organ Donation
December 16, 2024: Join UNOS and donate Life America to the National Tree of Life event
by jamesjobesby jamesjobesSeptember 30, 2024 |Join, News, Patients Donate to Life America and United Network for Organ Sharing invite you to the National Tree of Life virtual event to celebrate the gift …
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The shortage of organs causes most patients to wait for a transplant. Waiting times vary widely for many reasons. Contrary to …
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Videos
The organ transplant journey: how the organ donation process works
by News Sourceby News SourceOrgan donation and transplantation is a complex process, requiring the expertise and collaboration of thousands across the …