
Spotlight: 2-minute reads
UNOS insights and analysis on healthcare and transplant issues
Issues and Advocacy

Organs shouldn’t be transported in airline cargo. Here’s why.
Federal law prevents organs from being transported in the main cabin of commercial airplanes. UNOS is working to get organs out of cargo.

We can track Amazon packages-why not lifesaving organs?
The U.S. needs a national organ tracking system. UNOS is working to help make that happen.

90,000 people are waiting for a kidney. Here’s one way to get them a kidney faster.
The new, UNOS-supported Medicare program that should help increase kidney transplants.

A more efficient way to get organs to patients in need
Automated donor referrals will help more donated organs be transplanted. UNOS calls for Congressional action to mandate this process.
Issues and Advocacy
Organs shouldn’t be transported in airline cargo. Here’s why.
Federal law prevents organs from being transported in the main cabin of commercial airplanes. UNOS is working to get organs out of cargo.
We can track Amazon packages-why not lifesaving organs?
The U.S. needs a national organ tracking system. UNOS is working to help make that happen.
90,000 people are waiting for a kidney. Here’s one way to get them a kidney faster.
The new, UNOS-supported Medicare program that should help increase kidney transplants.
A more efficient way to get organs to patients in need
Automated donor referrals will help more donated organs be transplanted. UNOS calls for Congressional action to mandate this process.
Innovations and Technology

Transforming transplant program operations with data-driven tools
UNOS offers best-in-class tools tailored to the needs of transplant programs.

Efficiently matching patients with organs for transplant
UNOS’ technology is helping save lives through its ability to quickly and safely implement new policies and match patients with life-saving organs.

UNOS’ high expectations for IT security standards – and what’s next
UNOS continuously tests, maintains and enhances its technology to ensure it’s safe, secure and meets the highest IT security standards.

What is xenotransplantation, and how far away is it?
UNOS Chief Medical Officer Dr. Andrew Klein explains the complicated treatment that could one day reduce the number of people waiting for a lifesaving transplant.
Innovations and Technology
Transforming transplant program operations with data-driven tools
UNOS offers best-in-class tools tailored to the needs of transplant programs.
Efficiently matching patients with organs for transplant
UNOS’ technology is helping save lives through its ability to quickly and safely implement new policies and match patients with life-saving organs.
UNOS’ high expectations for IT security standards – and what’s next
UNOS continuously tests, maintains and enhances its technology to ensure it’s safe, secure and meets the highest IT security standards.
What is xenotransplantation, and how far away is it?
UNOS Chief Medical Officer Dr. Andrew Klein explains the complicated treatment that could one day reduce the number of people waiting for a lifesaving transplant.
UNOS’ organ matching technology is working 24/7, 365 days a year
UNOS’ technology is matching critical organs with patients for transplant 365 days a year. Ongoing IT security and stability enhancements provide protection to lifesaving technology.

Reforming the U.S. Organ Donation and Transplantation System
Learn how UNOS is advocating to strengthen the system

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