Us Congress Senate Bill SB532

Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/12/25
• Refer: 2/12/25

Caption

OPTN Fee Collection Authority Act

Impact

The proposed legislation will amend the Public Health Service Act to facilitate the collection of these fees, which are designed to cover various operational costs associated with the OPTN. In particular, the bill ensures that all collected fees are attributed to the Department of Health and Human Services, establishing transparency in how funds are utilized. A key aspect of this act is the potential for improved integration of electronic health records among hospitals and organ procurement organizations, which can streamline and facilitate the organ donation and transplantation processes.

Summary

SB532, known as the OPTN Fee Collection Authority Act, aims to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to collect registration fees from members of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN). This bill seeks to ensure that the fees garnered from OPTN members are directly used to support the operations of the network, thereby enhancing the management of the organ transplantation system across the United States. By establishing a fee collection mechanism, the bill intends to create a sustainable financial model for OPTN activities.

Contention

While there are expected benefits from implementing the fee collection system, discussions around SB532 may include concerns about the appropriateness of imposing additional financial burdens on hospital members of the OPTN. Some stakeholders may argue that introducing registration fees could dissuade participation or complicate the financial landscape of organ procurement organizations. There may also be discussions relating to how these fees could impact overall costs for patients, as healthcare systems typically adjust budgets in response to new financial requirements.

Congress_id

119-S-532

Policy_area

Health

Introduced_date

2025-02-12