LOST Organs Act of 2023

S 2404, the LOST Organs Act of 2023, requires the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to track and publicly report (with personal identifiers removed) the status of organs in transit from donation centers to transplant facilities. It mandates that if an organ is lost, damaged, or delayed during transport, the network must investigate the cause, identify corrective actions, and recommend updates to quality standards to prevent future issues. This bill directly affects organ procurement organizations and transplant centers by requiring greater transparency and accountability in organ transport. The key change is creating a standardized process for addressing transport failures, aiming to reduce organ loss and improve system reliability.