Bill 119 HR 330, also known as the "Organ Donation Study Act," aims to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on the current practices of hospitals regarding electronic automated referrals for organ donation. The study will be carried out by the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate and analyze the effectiveness of existing efforts by hospitals in utilizing electronic automated referrals for organ donation. This includes examining the processes and systems in place for identifying potential organ donors, as well as the communication and coordination between hospitals and organ procurement organizations.
The bill also seeks to identify any barriers or challenges that hospitals may face in implementing electronic automated referral systems for organ donation. By conducting this study, lawmakers hope to gain insights into how to improve and streamline the organ donation process, ultimately increasing the number of organs available for transplantation.
In addition to studying hospital practices, the bill may also address other related issues or purposes that are deemed necessary for improving organ donation efforts in the United States.
Overall, the Organ Donation Study Act aims to gather valuable information and data that can inform future policy decisions and initiatives aimed at increasing organ donation rates and saving more lives through transplantation.