In this webinar, we will explore the current state of Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) in the United States and address the ongoing debate surrounding them with our expert panelists. We will cover proposed reforms aimed at transforming the U.S. organ procurement system, focusing on increasing transparency, accountability, and competition. We'll also discuss the challenges in the organ donation and transplantation system, such as long waiting lists, organ discard rates, and the high number of deaths due to organ shortages. This webinar will be informative for anyone interested in the future of organ donation and transplantation in the U.S. It will provide insights from field experts and offer a thought-provoking discussion about the necessary changes to improve the lives of patients awaiting life-saving transplants.

 

Panelists: 

Andrew Cameron, MD, PhD, Professor, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Dept of Transplant Surgery

Alexandra Glazier, CEO of New England Donor Services

Jean Moddy-Williams, Deputy Director of the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality, CMS (where the OPO metrics and regulations reside)

Jon Snyder, Director of the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR)

Dennis Wagner, Principal & Managing Director at Yes And Leadership, LLC, and founder of the Organ Donation and Transplantation Alliance

 

Moderator: 


Mario Macis, PhD, Professor, Johns Hopkins University, Carey Business School