Access to Transplant
DPC is committed to ensuring access to all forms of treatment for end-stage renal disease including transplantation. DPC works closely with others within the renal community to advocate for adequate policy solutions that encourage organ donation and protect patients’ health after they receive a transplant.
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Support S.1552/H.R. 4583 – The Living Donor Protection Act
This week, The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) will be marking up S. 1552 – The Living Donor Protection Act introduced by Senators Tom Cotton (R‑AR) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D‑NY). This bill, and [...]
DPC Submits Letter to HRSA on Out-of-Sequence Organ Donation
On May 21, 2025, DPC submitted a letter to Thomas J. Engels, Administrator at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), expressing concern about the growth in out-of-sequence organ transplants reported in a recent [...]
Happy Thanksgiving from DPC Board, Staff, and Volunteers!
DPC would like to wish our many patient advocates, family, friends, and healthcare partners a happy Thanksgiving. We are grateful for all of these hard-working individuals and for their dedication to the kidney community, [...]
“Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act” Signed into Law
On Friday, September 22, 2023, the President signed into law H.R. 2544, the “Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act,” which allows for the award of multiple grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to [...]
Medicare Policy Proposal Jeopardizes Care for Those on Dialysis
CEOs of 3 kidney care organizations explain flaws in CMS' recent reimbursement proposal. In recent years, lawmakers have turned their attention to advancing health equity and creating opportunities for the improvement of historically underserved communities—and [...]
Lawmakers Come Together to Help Transplant Patients
Earlier this week, the House Energy and Commerce Committee marked up and unanimously passed H.R. 2544 - The Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act. This bill was introduced by Rep. Bucshon [...]
