5D85E466BE61F1078725867E007C3E0F Hearing Summary

Jennifer Prinz, CEO, Donor Alliance, introduced the presentation (Attachment D). She gave an overview of the mission and vision of the organization. She discussed the U.S. Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) Oversight and the donation service areas across the country.

Ms. Prinz discussed the number of organ donors and recipients along with data outlining the demographics of these two groups.

Ms. Prinz answered questions about the demographic data that was presented and possible language barriers associated with organ donation.

Ms. Prinz responded to a question about profiteering. She told committee that all of the OPOs are set up as nonprofit organizations. The procurement and donation process have to add up to a zero sum value.

Committee members made comments about organ transplants and recipients with disabilities.