Hospital Wants New Organ Buddies: Waiver Shakes Up Donations
Published Date: 2/19/2026
Notice
Summary
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital wants special permission to work with a different organ donation group than usual. This could change how organ donations are handled in their area, and the public has until April 20, 2026, to share their thoughts. If approved, it might affect how quickly organs are matched and could impact Medicare and Medicaid services nearby.
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Hospital Seeks Waiver to Use New OPO
You should know that Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin, North Carolina, has asked CMS for a waiver to work with LifeShare Carolinas instead of its designated OPO, HonorBridge. The Secretary may grant the waiver only if it is expected to increase organ donations and will ensure equitable treatment of patients; the public may submit comments by April 20, 2026.
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