HHS Launches Reform Initiative Amid Shocking US Organ Transplant Abuses
A shocking new report reveals disturbing practices in the US organ transplant system. Over 55 medical workers across 19 states have reported witnessing cases where donors' deaths were potentially hastened, and premature organ transplants endangered donors. The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is now launching a reform initiative to address these alarming issues.
The HHS will enforce strict corrective actions and system-level changes for organ procurement organizations. This comes amidst a critical shortage, with over 103,000 people on the national transplant waiting list, and 13 dying daily. Families have reported surgeons attempting organ retrievals while patients were still alive or improving. A growing number of patients have also suffered due to premature or bungled retrieval attempts. An investigation by the HHS' Office of the Inspector General (HRSA) uncovered 103 cases with concerning features, including 73 patients with incompatible neurological signs and 28 potentially not deceased at organ procurement. The issue appears linked to 'donation after circulatory death', where organs are harvested within hours after the heart stops naturally.
The HHS' new initiative, the Organ Transplantation System Reform Initiative, was announced in July 2023 under the Biden administration. It aims to ensure every potential donor's life is treated with sanctity, and to safeguard the integrity of the organ transplant system.
The HHS' reform initiative signals a commitment to addressing the disturbing practices within the US organ transplant system. With over 103,000 people waiting for lifesaving transplants, the need for a safe, ethical, and efficient system is paramount. The initiative seeks to restore trust in the system, protect potential donors, and ultimately save more lives.
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