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She said the incident in question occurred at a Kentucky hospital in 2021, andthat the man KODA wanted her to retrieve organs from was 'crying' and 'shaking his head "No" as she, the surgeon, and other procurement workers refused their requests.'
She told the Journal how she later quit the KODA job and found work at Paragonix - a leading organ transport products and services company.
There, she helps surgeons prepare organs for transit, following their removal from deceased donors.
She also connected the paper with the sister of the patient she says was almost killed, Donna Rhorer.
While not substantiating Martin's claims, the woman said her brother has improved since leaving the hospital three years ago, but still has brain damage and is undergoing speech and occupational therapy.
No other details were provided.
The House Energy subcommittee, meanwhile, held the meeting to address the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) ongoing updates to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, which firms like KODA belong to.
There, reps took turns criticizing UNOS (United Network for Organ Sharing), the body manages the OPTN. Others called for 'reform,' 'transparency,' and 'accountability', as well as a 'complete overhaul' of organ transplantation systems.
Dr. Cannon, at one point, said, 'I’ve had an OPO administrator recommend I proceed with organ procurement despite legitimate concerns that the donor was still alive.'
Dr. Karp, meanwhile, alleged corruption and mismanagement by both UNOS and OPTN, framing the board and committee volunteers managing both as 'industry insiders' who have inherent conflicts of interest with their institution or professional organizations.
'In broad daylight, the OTPN suppresses data suggesting that new policies increase organ discards and lead to more patient deaths, and continues to ignore the increased discards, complexity, and costs generated by their new policies,' he said.
In the backroom, OPTN leaders assure that no OPO leader will be held accountable for poor performance, and seek to prevent competition,' he continued.
'They threaten to sabotage any new contractor by refusing to release data and share information centers, and intimidated and retaliated against those in the community with whom they disagreed.'
The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office said it is investigating the allegation against KODA, which went on to slam Martin's claims in a statement.
'Our commitment to ethical practices means that we follow rigorous protocols to ensure patient safety and integrity throughout the organ donation process,' it read.
'Organ donation only proceeds after a patient has been declared deceased by independent clinicians from the treating hospital, and we have clear procedures to follow if a patient's condition changes.
'We do not make determinations of death, nor do we compromise ethical standards for organ donation.'
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