Criticism surrounding organ procurement groups continues

Oregon Procurement Organizations (OP OS) are under federal investigation for overbilling the government. The Department of Veterans Affairs Inspector General is probing OP OS and VA hospitals. OP OS handle organ procurement and are reimbursed by CMS, but billing rules are unclear. Congress has scrutinized OP OS for discarding organs and failing to procure them. Research shows low organ recovery at VA centers. A new CMS measure in 2026 aims to address these issues, potentially reducing OP OS by 50%. The goal is to improve organ donation processes as 17 people die daily waiting for organs.

What is the significance of the new measure from CMS in 2026?

How many people die daily waiting for an organ, according to Doctor Seth Karp?