News and perspectives
Press releases
UNOS Responds to Recent HRSA Statements
HRSA comments about UNOS were inaccurate.
Open letter from Maureen as she leaves UNOS
Former UNOS CEO reflects on her decades of service.
UNOS reaches contract agreement with HRSA
UNOS has reached an agreement with HRSA on a contract for OPTN work that will take effect on Dec. 30, 2025, immediately following the expiration of our current contract.
UNOS CEO Maureen McBride announces retirement
After 30 years with UNOS, Dr. Maureen McBride is retiring; “Working at UNOS has been the privilege of my lifetime.”
UNOS and Leading Organ Donation and Transplant Organizations Urge Congress to Maintain Key Priorities in Final FY26 Federal Government Funding Legislation
Coalition of 15 organizations thanks the U.S. Senate and U.S. House Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittees leaders for including policies that improve organ donation and transplant.
UNOS responds to Ways & Means hearing
UNOS statement following Dec. 2 Ways & Means hearing
UNOS responds to Congressional hearing
UNOS statement following July 22 congressional hearing.
UNOS CEO Maureen McBride responds to July 20 New York Times article
UNOS CEO Maureen McBride responds to new article by New York Times.
Spotlight: 2-minute reads
Issues and Advocacy
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.
Organs shouldn’t be transported in airline cargo. Here’s why.
Federal regulations don’t prevent unaccompanied organs from flying above the wing – yet they’re being transported as cargo. The government agrees it can improve its communications to airlines and airports to clarify this.
Tales from the OR and how Congress can help
UNOS Chief Medical Officer Dr. Andrew Klein shares first-hand experiences as a liver transplant surgeon, and how Congressional action can help strengthen the system.
Waitlist deaths decrease: a shared success by the organ donation and transplant community supported by UNOS
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.
Innovations and Technology
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.
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Research and Data
CARE Tool helps hospital boost transplants
UNOS CARE Tool helps transplant teams understand offer patterns, identify missed opportunities and accept more organs for transplant.
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About UNOS
Issues and advocacy
Strengthening organ donation and transplant
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.