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Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act
3/12/2024, 7:19 PM
Summary of Bill S 1668
The bill includes provisions to enhance oversight and accountability within the OPTN, by requiring the network to regularly report on its performance and outcomes. It also aims to increase transparency by making information about organ donation and transplantation more readily available to the public.
Additionally, the bill seeks to address disparities in access to organ transplants by promoting research and initiatives to increase donation rates among underrepresented communities. It also includes measures to improve the coordination and communication between organ procurement organizations and transplant centers. Overall, the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act is designed to strengthen the organ donation and transplantation system in the United States, with the ultimate goal of saving more lives and improving outcomes for patients in need of transplants.
Congressional Summary of S 1668
Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act
This bill modifies how the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funds and manages the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network.
This network is a public-private partnership that links the professionals involved in the U.S. donation and transplantation system. Historically, only one organization has received a contract for managing the network.
The bill expressly authorizes HRSA to award multiple grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to support the operation of the network and eliminates a cap on the amount of funding available for supporting the network. The bill also specifies that the network shall be operated through awards that are distinct from awards for supporting the operation of the network's board of directors.
Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must review the historical financing of the network, including the use of registration fees.
