2026-03110Notice

Health Network Wants Out of Standard Organ Sharing Deal

Published Date: 2/18/2026

Notice

Summary

High Point Regional Health wants special permission to work with a different organ donation group than usual. This could change how organs are collected in their area and might affect hospitals and patients involved in organ transplants. People have until April 20, 2026, to share their thoughts before a final decision is made.

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

High Point Hospital Seeks OPO Waiver

If you are a patient in the High Point, North Carolina area who needs an organ transplant or a hospital that participates in Medicare or Medicaid, High Point Regional Health (High Point Medical Center) has asked CMS for permission to work with LifeShare Carolinas instead of its designated organ procurement organization, HonorBridge. CMS published the application and is accepting public comments through April 20, 2026 before making a final decision.

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Key Dates

Published Date
Comments Due
2/18/2026
4/20/2026

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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