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WNY lawmakers support “Doorways to Donation”
The New York State Assembly and Senate have passed legislation important to providing residents with new opportunities to register as organ, eye and tissues donors. ConnectLife is especially grateful to the representatives from Western New York who voted in favor of these bills. The 2026 Doorways to Donation Act (A10299A/S8841) would enable New Yorkers to register as a donor when filing their annual income tax returns online.
jmorlock6
2 days ago2 min read
ConnectLife joins donor families and advocates speaking out against proposed reimbursement changes
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) put forward a plan in April to significantly change the ways in which Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) are reimbursed for recovering most types of organs for transplantation. The proposed policies could delay reimbursement for non-profit OPOs, increase administrative burdens and create financial instability.
jmorlock6
2 days ago2 min read
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