Improving OPO performance through national data availability
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DOI: 10.1111/ajt.15508
Abstract: Although many acknowledge that the available metrics for OPO performance are flawed, they cannot be optimized with currently available data. In this manuscript, we propose a simple, feasible, and comprehensive system for collecting the data… read more here.
Keywords: data availability; national data; improving opo; opo performance ... See more keywords
Public discourse and policy change: Absence of harm from increased oversight and transparency in OPO performance
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DOI: 10.1111/ajt.16527
Abstract: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced changes to the Final Rule for organ procurement organizations (OPOs) in November 2020, after a 23‐month period of public debate. One concern among transplant stakeholders was that… read more here.
Keywords: public debate; change; donation; opo performance ... See more keywords
OPO performance improvement and increasing organ transplantation: Metrics are necessary but not sufficient
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DOI: 10.1111/ajt.16545
Abstract: In this issue, Doby et al describe a performance improvement initiative in a single OPO using the CALC method to identify opportunities for improvement and report an increase in organ donors of 44% and organs… read more here.
Keywords: improvement; improvement increasing; opo performance; transplantation ... See more keywords
Examining utilization of kidneys as a function of procurement performance
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DOI: 10.1111/ajt.16985
Abstract: Questions have arisen around new metrics for organ procurement organizations (OPO) due to the perception that low‐performing OPOs may be limited by local centers’ acceptance of marginal organs. We reviewed 2013–2019 Organ Procurement and Transplantation… read more here.
Keywords: procurement performance; examining utilization; opo performance; utilization kidneys ... See more keywords