Organ donation group accused of trying to take living man's organs faces shutdown
Summary
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is working to shut down a Kentucky-based organ donation group called Network for Hope (NFH) after investigations found ongoing safety problems. NFH is accused of trying to take organs from a man who showed signs of recovery during the donation process. The organization will appeal the decision.Key Facts
- HHS announced steps to decertify Network for Hope (NFH), which would end its operation.
- NFH serves Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, and West Virginia.
- The decision follows two federal investigations showing "persistent patient safety failures."
- One investigation reviewed 351 cases and found problems in 103, including 73 donations from patients who should not have qualified.
- In 2021, NFH’s predecessor nearly removed organs from a man who was still responsive, but doctors stopped the surgery.
- NFH says it follows all rules and now uses a "pause" process allowing anyone involved to delay donation if there are concerns.
- Kentucky made the "pause" process a law after the 2021 incident.
- Over 103,000 people in the US are waiting for organ transplants, with more than 49,000 transplants done last year.
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