OPOs face the ongoing challenge of allocating lungs for transplant. Allocation policies regarding the donation service area span a 250-nautical mile radius, negatively impacting the procurement process. As a result, travel distances and costs will increase, and the opportunity to…
The Main Challenge for Organ Transplants The National Organ Transplant Act (NOTA) of 1984 set the stage for the current organ procurement process. Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs), as well as their oversight network, the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN),…
The timely allocation of organs is a crucial step in reducing organ discard. More lives are saved by increasing accessibility to organ donation and improving the accuracy and speed of diagnostic study interpretations. Transplant surgeons must feel confident in matches…
There are approximately 1,050 patients awaiting lung transplants in the United States. A major challenge for any organ transplant is finding enough donors who meet the criteria for viable organs. The faster tests can be performed, and the sooner interpretations…
Telehealth solutions have been used in many specialties to help decrease risk and reduce disparities in the quality of medical care across the U.S. Utilization of telehealth solutions by OPOs, however, can significantly expedite the organ assessment, and transportation process…
Now more than ever, it’s essential to improve pathology assessments. You can do this using technology. Dr. Ronald Weinstein, M.D. is the founding father of telepathology applications. The doctor coined the word in 1986. At that time, Dr. Weinstein outlined…
Telepathology opens the door to faster, more efficient answers, and it creates opportunities for doctors and patients. Plus, it’s one of the fastest-growing markets in medicine. What is Telepathology, and How Does It Work? Telepathology is the use of technology…
Telepulmonology supports GPs in the diagnosis of conditions such as COPD and sleep apnea while making physical referrals unnecessary. This is important in an era facing medical staffing challenges as facilities struggle to keep up with demand related to COVID-19….
According to the United Network for Organ (UNO) sharing, 30 of the 50 Organ Procurement Organizations (OPO) serving the U.S. were participants in the second phase of a UNOS-led DCD Procurement Collaborative project. The goal is to facilitate effective practices…
Healthcare is constantly advancing with innovative technology that impacts the effectiveness of patient outcomes. Telecardiology is an excellent example of an existing tool that has revolutionized patient care. Cardiology patients no longer depend on in-person visits to receive effective care….