DENVER, May 21, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Transplant Alliance, a leading organ
procurement organization in Texas,
has entered into a partnership with Medi-Ops, a Colorado-based technology-enabled medical
logistics organization, to utilize its platform to safely and
reliably transport life-saving organs throughout the United States for transplantation.
The organ procurement and transplantation process is intricate
and utilizes many different modes of transportation ranging from
ground to air. Traditionally, when utilizing commercial aviation
providers, donated organs travel in the cargo hold of an aircraft.
This restricts viable flight options based on airline cargo station
operating hours and block requirements for security screening. By
utilizing the Medi-Ops platform, Southwest Transplant Alliance is
able to access more reliable and efficient modes of transportation
such as on-board couriers, next flight out via private operators,
and charter services.
An on-board courier entails a Medi-Ops team member hand-carrying
a packaged organ from its origin, through security checkpoints at a
commercial airport, throughout its flight, and, ultimately, to its
final destination. This attending individual can ensure the utmost
care is taken during transit and immediately troubleshoot any
concerns, should they arise.
Medi-Ops specializes in time-sensitive medical logistics and
transportation. Our platform enables our clients to access Ground
Courier, Next Flight Out, On-Board Courier, and Charter Courier
services at a moment's notice. "When a service is requested, our
models evaluate demand, creating data-driven insights for route
optimization," said Rylan Stone, CEO
of Medi-Ops. "This reduces the time it takes to allocate an organ.
Our organization is honored to have the opportunity to help enable
Southwest Transplant Alliance in its mission to save lives through
donation."
"The introduction of on-board courier services, in addition to
the other invaluable services Medi-Ops provides, will allow our
organization to make more life-saving transplants possible. In
doing so, we honor the generosity of heroic donors and courageous
families who say 'yes' to the gift of donation," said Brad Adams, President & CEO of Southwest
Transplant Alliance.
To connect with Medi-Ops, contact us at media@medi-ops.com.
Register to be a donor at: donatelifetexas.org/register.
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