RFK Jr. moves to decertify organ transplant group
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced new action to reform the nation's organ transplant system, as well as a move to decertify an organ procurement organisation.
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- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the shutdown of the Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency due to staffing shortages.
- The agency reportedly had a 65% staffing shortage, possibly leading to eight missed organ recoveries weekly. 47s
- There are accusations that low-income patients have been purposefully denied organ transplants. 17s
- A lawsuit claims organs declined for low-income patients at Parkland Hospital were used at a more affluent hospital. 1m 36s
- Experts highlight the need for uniform guidelines and transparency in the organ transplant system. 1m 18s