 Over the years, many government entities have concluded it necessary to formulate certain policies and procedures in an attempt to increase organ and tissue donation. The links below will provide information on some of these policies and procedures: Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA) Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services CMS (fka HCFA) Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Hospitals and Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) National Organ Transplant Act (NOTA) United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) Criteria Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) |
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