MN: Most of MN; ND: ND; SD: SD; WI: Western · MN, ND, SD, WI
LifeSource Upper Midwest Organ Procurement Organization
LifeSource Upper Midwest Organ Procurement Organization, serving 4 states, is underperforming CMS standards and is designated at-risk by CMS and is under congressional investigation. It ranks #43 out of 57 OPOs nationally.
National Rank
#43/57
Donors Recovered
193
CMS Tier
2
Recovery Performance
In 2023, LifeSource Upper Midwest Organ Procurement Organization recovered 193 donors, while an estimated 52 preventable deaths occurred in its service area due to unrecovered organs.
Donation Rate
Pending SRTR
Conversion Rate
Pending SRTR
Transplantation Rate
Pending SRTR
Shadow Deaths
52
Equity & Demographics
Recovery rates and eligible death counts vary by demographic group, raising questions about equitable service across communities.
| Demographic | Eligible Deaths | Recovery Rate | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Hispanic White | 1,440 | 11.8% | #26/57 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 116 | 12.9% | #12/57 |
| Hispanic | 34 | 14.7% | #25/57 |
| Asian | 51 | 5.9% | — |
Leadership & Governance
- Chief Executive Officer
- Kelly White
- Reported Compensation
- —
- Board Independence Disclosed
- No
Accountability
Congressional Investigation
U.S. House of Representatives — This organization has been flagged in House oversight proceedings. View report →
Financial Overview
Revenue
$100,767,153
Expenses
$101,971,332
OAC per Organ
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