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Waitlist deaths decrease: a shared success by the organ donation and transplant community supported by UNOS

Apr 14, 2025 | Issues and Advocacy, News

The average number of people dying per day waiting for a transplant has dropped under UNOS’ operation of the U.S. organ donation and transplant system.

We can track Amazon packages-why not lifesaving organs?

Jan 27, 2025 | Issues and Advocacy, News

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.

Jan 27, 2025 | Issues and Advocacy, News

The new, UNOS-supported Medicare program that should help increase kidney transplants.

A more efficient way to get organs to patients in need

Jan 27, 2025 | Issues and Advocacy, News

Automated donor referrals will help more donated organs be transplanted. UNOS calls for Congressional action to mandate this process.

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Waitlist deaths decrease: a shared success by the organ donation and transplant community supported by UNOS

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A more efficient way to get organs to patients in need

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