A federal investigation has found that Network for Hope, an organ procurement organization serving Kentucky and parts of Indiana, Ohio, and West Virginia, initiated the organ harvesting process on patients who still showed active signs of life.
Investigation Findings
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has begun the decertification of Network for Hope after investigations revealed persistent safety issues, including inadequate neurological assessments and poor coordination with hospital care teams.
According to federal officials, investigators found evidence of questionable consent practices and improper classification of causes of death. The investigation identified 103 cases with concerning features, including 73 patients with neurological signs incompatible with organ donation.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is bringing to light horror stories about the dark corners of organ harvesting, and the department is now pulling the accreditation of Kentucky’s Network for Hope.
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