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.
Leading the Work to Save Lives: AOPO’s 2025 Year in Review
Leading the Work to Save Lives: AOPO’s 2025 Year in Review highlights national progress in organ donation and transplantation. With more than 46,000 organs transplanted from deceased donors last year, the report reflects continued momentum toward 50,000 annual organ transplants and the collective work of OPOs, partners, and donors and their families who make lifesaving transplantation possible.
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AOPO Statement on HHS Kidney Care National Plan
PUBLIC STATEMENT Media Contact:Jenny Daigle | jdaigle@aopo.org AOPO Statement on HHS Kidney Care National Plan McLean, VA (October 28, 2026) – The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) shares the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS)...
Building Trust Through Culture and Access: A Year-Round Approach to Hispanic and Latino Outreach
Building Trust Through Culture and Access A Year-Round Approach to Hispanic and Latino OutreachGuest Author:Ingrid PalaciosMulticultural Outreach Program ManagerNew England Donor ServicesAs we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the rich cultures,...
Two New Organ Procurement Organization Performance Measures Earn National Endorsement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:Jenny Daigle | jdaigle@aopo.org Two New Organ Procurement Organization Performance Measures Earn National Endorsement Referral Rate and Approach Rate measures recognized through rigorous independent review by the Partnership for...
Listening Before Leading: Why Effective Education Begins with Understanding
Listening Before Leading Why Effective Education Begins with UnderstandingGuest Author:Racha KardahjiDirector, Marketing & CommunicationsGift of Life MichiganWhen organizations want to change behavior, it's tempting to start with the solution. Develop the...
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