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CMS Strengthens Patient Protections and Accountability in Organ Donation System
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated its guidelines to improve protections for patients and their families involved in the organ donation process. This change aims to ensure that patients' rights are better safeguarded and that the organ donation system is more accountable. Insurance agents should familiarize themselves with these new guidelines to better support clients who may be affected by organ donation issues.
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CMS Strengthens Patient Protections and Accountability in Organ Donation System New Guidance Reinforces Clear Safeguards for Patients and Families