CMS begins decertification after organ harvesting on living patients
By The BriefBrief
CMS initiated decertification of Network for Hope after reviews found organ harvesting began while patients showed signs of life.
WHO:Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
WHAT:Initiated decertification of Network for Hope over patient safety failures, including harvesting started on patients with signs of life.
WHEN:Reported Aug 7, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Federal investigations found persistent patient safety failures, including cases where harvesting began while patients still showed active signs of life.
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