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Monday, November 2, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
Policy & Law

New Medicare rule aims to hold organ groups accountable

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CMS finalized a rule letting high-performing organ procurement organizations take over more areas, clarifying when CMS can decertify poor performers, and requiring tracking of organs sent for research. More than 100,000 Americans are on transplant waiting lists.

Source: HHS

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