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To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, to conduct a study on existing efforts of hospitals with respect to electronic automated referrals for purposes of organ donation, and for other purposes.
2/5/2025, 9:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 330
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 330
Organ Donation Referral Improvement Act
This bill requires the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) in the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on hospitals’ use of electronic automated referrals for organ donations. The bill defines electronic automated referral as an electronic system that uses electronic health records to identify patients who are potential organ donors and automatically refers those patients to organ procurement organizations.
The ASPE must include specified components in the study, including identifying benefits, reviewing best practices, and developing recommendations for the use of electronic automated referrals for organ donations.
Current Status of Bill HR 330
Bill HR 330 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2025. Bill HR 330 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2025. Bill HR 330's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of January 9, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 330
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
7Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 330
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 330
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, to conduct a study on existing efforts of hospitals with respect to electronic automated referrals for purposes of organ donation, and for other purposes.
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, to conduct a study on existing efforts of hospitals with respect to electronic automated referrals for purposes of organ donation, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 330
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