Organ Donation Streamlined: Faster Hospital Notifications
New rules aim to improve organ donation by requiring hospitals to electronically notify organ procurement agencies quickly about potential donors. This is intended to increase successful transplants and save lives, while also ensuring patient data protection.
Key points
Hospitals in Medicare and Medicaid programs must automatically notify organ procurement agencies when a patient is deceased or death is imminent.
Organ procurement agencies will gain electronic and remote access to potential donors' health records for faster coordination.
Exemptions exist for hospitals facing significant hardship, such as those in rural areas without internet access or affected by cyberattacks.
The government will issue guidance for hospitals and agencies on best practices for implementation and for informing donors and their families.
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