News and perspectives
Press releases
UNOS responds to article in Bloomberg Government based on Grassley/Wyden allegations
UNOS responds to article citing letter from Wyden, Grassley to HRSA.
UNOS applauds inclusion of organ donation and transplantation reforms in FY26 Federal Funding Package
Congress passes UNOS’ Advocacy Agenda, which will strengthen the U.S. organ donation and transplant system.
UNOS responds to CMS proposed rule; celebrates progress for patients
CMS proposed rule incudes key UNOS reforms.
UNOS responds to article in Bloomberg Government based on Grassley/Wyden allegations
UNOS responds to article citing letter from Wyden, Grassley to HRSA.
UNOS applauds inclusion of organ donation and transplantation reforms in FY26 Federal Funding Package
Congress passes UNOS’ Advocacy Agenda, which will strengthen the U.S. organ donation and transplant system.
UNOS responds to CMS proposed rule; celebrates progress for patients
CMS proposed rule incudes key UNOS reforms.
U.S. surpasses 49,000 organ transplants while deceased organ donations dip
The U.S. achieved a record for organ transplants for the fifth consecutive year.
UNOS responds to GAO report on the OPTN
Report says HRSA needs to create clear plan for OPTN Modernization.
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Issues and Advocacy
Putting patients first: UNOS’ vision for waitlist and organ offer transparency
Updates to the Medicare Increasing Organ Transplant Access Model include increasing transparency for patients.
Putting patients first: UNOS’ vision for waitlist and organ offer transparency
Updates to the Medicare Increasing Organ Transplant Access Model include increasing transparency for patients.
Is it really a list? What determines how organs are allocated, and the role UNOS technology plays in it
Despite what you may have heard or seen in pop culture, waiting for an organ transplant is not like taking a number and waiting. The reality of how it all works is significantly more complicated.
A ‘No Wrong Door’ system makes safety concerns easier to report
If someone experiences poor care or witnesses a problem related to organ donation or transplant, they shouldn’t have to navigate a maze of agencies to speak up, be heard and get a resolution.
Innovations and Technology
UNOS continues to support new, existing clients with unparalleled business solutions
UNOS continues to provide professional services, develop technology solutions and support clients without disruption.
UNOS continues to support new, existing clients with unparalleled business solutions
UNOS continues to provide professional services, develop technology solutions and support clients without disruption.
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.
Research and Data
UNOS Predict 2.0 allows transplant centers to make smarter, data-driven decisions
User-informed enhancements to UNOS Predict help transplant programs identify trends, anticipate challenges, allocate resources, and make data-driven decisions to improve outcomes.
UNOS Predict 2.0 allows transplant centers to make smarter, data-driven decisions
User-informed enhancements to UNOS Predict help transplant programs identify trends, anticipate challenges, allocate resources, and make data-driven decisions to improve outcomes.
UNOS Tools transform data overload into clear insights
UNOS Tools help to transform overwhelming transplant data into clear, actionable insights that support faster, more confident decision making.
CARE Tool helps hospital boost transplants
UNOS CARE Tool helps transplant teams understand offer patterns, identify missed opportunities and accept more organs for transplant.
Learn about issues impacting patients, donors, donor families, and the national system.
About UNOS
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Strengthening organ donation and transplant
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Working together: Our nation’s organ donation and transplant system
- The OPTN, HRSA and CMS have different roles. Learn about the roles
UNOS is a nonprofit on a mission to save and transform lives through research, innovation and collaboration. UNOS builds on its experience and expertise to strengthen organ donation and transplantation systems and enhance public health. The nonprofit helps people live life without limits by developing products and services, conducting data-driven research and analysis, providing expert consulting services, advocating for reforms to help patients, and partnering to drive a greater impact.










