United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)

The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) is a non-profit organization that manages the nation’s organ transplant system in the United States. It oversees the distribution of donated organs to patients in need, ensuring that the process is fair and efficient. UNOS maintains a national waiting list for organ recipients and matches available organs with suitable candidates based on medical need, compatibility, and other factors. Their goal is to save lives by improving access to transplants and enhancing the overall organ donation and transplantation system through collaboration with hospitals and transplant centers.