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Organ Trafficking Continues; How US Donors, Recipients Are Kept Safe

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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In the U.S., all organ donations are managed by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), a nonprofit organization that contracts with the Department of Health and Human Services to serve as the nation's organ transplant system.

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  • In the U.S., all organ donations are managed by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), a nonprofit organization that contracts with the Department of Health and Human Services to serve as the nation's organ transplant system.
  • UNOS manages the national transplant waiting list, matching donors to recipients 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
  • Meanwhile in the U.S. as in the rest of the world, the need for organ donations far exceeds the supply.
  • ParaFlight EMS and Aviation and OrganFlights.com personify his lifelong mission of "changing the world, one organ at a time."

Reform Sought for Organ Donation Disparities, Inequities

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Monday, October 4, 2021
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However, COVID has reduced the number of organ donorsyou can't transplant from an infected patientso we're still facing delays and long waits."

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  • However, COVID has reduced the number of organ donorsyou can't transplant from an infected patientso we're still facing delays and long waits."
  • To operate at peak effectiveness, however, says Shain, the U.S. organ transplant system also needs to deal with its logistical issues.
  • Another approach , which Shain applies to his own company, is a network of alliances among organ transplant flight providers.
  • "Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) Conditions for Coverage Final Rule: Revisions to Outcome Measures for OPOS CMS-3380-F." CMS, cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/organ-procurement-organization-opo-conditions-coverage-final-rule-revisions-outcome-measures-opos.

Bike4Chai Raises Funds and Spirits for Children and Families with Illness

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Monday, August 12, 2019
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Now in its tenth year, the cycling event raises funds forChai Lifeline, the international children's health support network which provides emotional, social, and financial assistance to children with life-threatening or lifelong illnesses and their families.

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  • Now in its tenth year, the cycling event raises funds forChai Lifeline, the international children's health support network which provides emotional, social, and financial assistance to children with life-threatening or lifelong illnesses and their families.
  • "With every mile they ride and every dollar they raise, they show our children and families that they care and that they are not alone in their battle against pediatric illness."
  • "The power of Bike4Chai emanates from the cyclists," said Rabbi Sruli Fried, executive director of Bike4Chai.
  • Bike4Chai follows on the success of its sister ride, Tour de Simcha, an all-women's ride which took place on July 16.