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The U.S. government is cracking down on organ transplant organizations that flout regulations, starting with Network for Hope—a Kentucky nonprofit accused of preparing to recover organs from patients who didn’t meet donation criteria. The move, led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., targets persistent safety failures and could lead to decertification. A chilling 2021 case involved staff allegedly pushing ahead with recovery for a patient who later regained consciousness and survived—prompting the family’s gratitude for federal action. Network for Hope denies wrongdoing, vows to appeal, and claims it now complies fully with federal rules. With over 100,000 Americans waiting for transplants, this high-stakes showdown underscores the government’s resolve to protect donor integrity and save lives.

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