The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) commits to achieving 50,000 annual transplants in 2026. AOPO and its members will work with key stakeholders to implement a series of initiatives:
Expand Collaboration across the AOPO membership and among all stakeholders.
Reduce Health Inequities to improve accessibility of organ transplants in minority communities.
Maximize Organ Utilization by transplant programs.
Drive Innovation to increase donation and maximize transplantation.
2024 AOPO Year in Review
AOPO is proud of the donation and transplantation community for reaching 45,217 organs transplanted from deceased donors in 2024. AOPO released a report showing how organ procurement organizations (OPOs) are quickly advancing toward our goal of 50,000 annual organ transplants in 2026. With just under 5,000 transplants to go, our progress demonstrates the dedication of our members and the generosity of donors and their families. View the report for national data and details on the ongoing, coordinated efforts to improve system-wide effectiveness in our mission to save more lives.
Latest Updates
AOPO Statement on House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing on Oversight of the U.S. Organ Donation System
STATEMENT Media Contact:Jenny Daigle | jdaigle@aopo.org AOPO Statement on House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing on Oversight of the U.S. Organ Donation System McLean, VA (July 22, 2025) — Today, the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the U.S. House...
Clearing the Runway for Lifesaving Organs: FAA Releases Landmark Organ Transport Recommendations
Clearing the Runway for Lifesaving Organs:FAA Releases Landmark Organ Transport Recommendations The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) applauds the release of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Organ Transport Working Group Final Report – a...
AOPO Statement on The New York Times Coverage of Donation After Circulatory Death
STATEMENT Media Contact:Jenny Daigle | jdaigle@aopo.org AOPO Statement on The New York Times Coverage of Donation After Circulatory Death McLean, VA (July 20, 2025) — Recent coverage by The New York Times has raised concerns about patient safety during select organ...
Advocating for Lifesaving Change: AOPO’s 2025 Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill
Advocating for Lifesaving Change: AOPO's 2025 Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill This May, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) brought together more than 20 OPOs and organ donation advocates from across the country for our annual Advocacy Day in...
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