United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)

UNOS and 26 leading organ donation and transplant stakeholders call on @FAANews to support lifesaving medical drone operations, including the transportation of organs for transplant, as it finalizes key drone regulations. Read more: unos.org/media-resource…
@KidneyPatients @ASHIHQ @ASNKidney @ASTSChimera @AST_info @AOPOHQ @DonateLife @donatelifeva @LifeNetHealth @nkf @natco_1 @transplantfams @TrioOrg @VirginiaIPC @waitlistzero

UNOS thanks @SenateHELP for passing the Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act today. We urge the full Senate to pass this important bill that enhances access to transplant for patients with intellectual disabilities!

UNOS supports @CMSGov ' updated IOTA model to increase kidney transplants. These changes are an important step toward maximizing the use of deceased donor kidneys and expanding access for the 100,000+ people waiting for a lifesaving transplant.

Today we launched UNOS’ partnership with @NASA_Langley to explore how drones could transport organs faster, safer, and more efficiently. By combining NASA’s flight expertise with UNOS’ transplant system knowledge, we’re working to strengthen the nation’s transplant logistics network—and save more lives.
Thank you to @NASA_Langley, Richmond Mayor Danny Avula, and district staff representing @MarkWarner and @JennMcClellanVA for joining us and supporting innovation in health and public service. Read more: unos.org/media-resource…

This morning, @SenateHELP approved the Living Donor Protection Act. This important bill protects living donors and will empower more people to give the gift of life without fear of insurance discrimination.
UNOS thanks @SenateHELP for supporting this important bill and urges the full Senate and House to move it over the finish line!