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U.S. Reforms Organ Transplant System After Shocking Negligence

7/22/2025

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is taking bold steps to reform the organ transplant system following shocking reports of unethical practices, including organ harvesting from living patients. Investigations uncovered serious negligence in donor assessments, leading to crucial reforms aimed at safeguarding the dignity of potential donors and holding organ procurement organizations accountable.

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is taking bold steps to reform the organ transplant system following shocking reports of unethical practices, including organ harvesting from living patients. Investigations uncovered serious negligence in donor assessments, leading to crucial reforms aimed at safeguarding the dignity of potential donors and holding organ procurement organizations accountable.