Organ Transplant Fees: New Funding and Transparency for OPTN Network
This act allows the collection of registration fees from members of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) for each transplant candidate on the waiting list. These funds will support the network's operations, and their use will be transparent. The changes aim to improve the efficiency and transparency of the transplant system, potentially affecting the availability and quality of services for patients.
Key points
Introduction of registration fees for hospitals and other entities placing patients on the organ transplant waiting list, ensuring stable funding for the OPTN network.
Increased transparency: Information on collected fees and their use will be publicly available on the OPTN website, updated quarterly.
Monitoring improvements: OPTN will consider establishing a public dashboard displaying transplant numbers, organ types, and other statistics, updated more frequently than annually.
Independent oversight: The Government Accountability Office (GAO) will review fee collection activities and provide recommendations to Congress within two years.
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