Rep. Katie Porter

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Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Until recently, the only data we had about the performance of OPOs was self-reported, because the agency tasked with oversight never established accurate and appropriate reporting policies. Yes, we let a bunch of regional monopolies police themselves. What could go wrong? (2/7) — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Oct. 9, 2019

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Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

Let's talk about organ procurement organizations (OPOs), which are responsible for evaluating and securing organs from those who have decided to donate. The U.S. has 58 OPOs, each one being a regional monopoly. I recently did some digging on OPOs. Here’s what I learned: (THREAD) — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Oct. 9, 2019

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Rep. Katie Porter @RepKatiePorter

The OPO serving my constituents in Orange County, OneLegacy, reported an organ recovery rate of 69% between 2012 and 2014. In reality, a new study found that the organization only recovered 31%. The neighboring OPO serving San Diego recovered 65% more donor organs. (3/7) — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Oct. 9, 2019