Organ donations increase in New England as system braces for possible strain

By: DAVID BROOKS

Outlets: Concord Monitor

Published: January 26, 2026

Words: 703

Last Updated: 1 day, 22 hours ago


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The region’s most famous organ recipient is doing well after getting a new kidney this week, and he’s not alone: A record number of patients received organ donations in New England last year, according to the nonprofit that oversees the system here.

However, the group is concerned that changes in federal regulations coming this year, which officials say are necessary to improve safety, might undermine the system.

Tim Andrews, the Concord man who …

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