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Lung policy

Lung CAS summary data updated

Information for lung transplant programs on the distribution of scores for all active registrations waiting for lung transplants in the U.S.


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.


Leslie and Bill Carruth

UNOS names 2024 Lisa Schaffner Community Advocate Award recipient

The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) has awarded the 2024 Lisa Schaffner Community Advocate Award to Leslie and Bill Carruth in recognition of their tireless advocacy in memory of their daughter, Alexander “Allie.” The Lisa Schaffner Community Advocate Award, named after a longtime member of Team UNOS who passed away in 2021, is awarded […]


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