Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
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Organ donor status tracking system has gaps that could prevent life-saving transplants.
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If you're registered as an organ donor, your status might not transfer properly if you move states, potentially preventing your donation.
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A fragmented organ donation system with inconsistent state policies and limited federal oversight allows changes in donor status to be lost or overlooked. The patchwork of different state approaches creates gaps that can result in donor status updates falling through administrative cracks.
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