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Each day in the U.S., 13 people die waiting for an organ transplant. Although 90% of Americans support organ donation, only about half are registered donors. Common barriers include lack of awareness, assuming registration requires a DMV visit, or simply not being asked.
To address this, Donate Life America collaborated with Epic to integrate donor registration directly into MyChart. This makes it easier for patients to register their decision at moments when they are already engaged with their healthcare—whether reviewing test results, scheduling appointments, or communicating with their providers.
Health systems using Epic can enable this feature to make it part of routine patient engagement. It’s an opportunity to align patient care technology with a national public health need.
For more information, visit https://www.donatelife.net/mychart. Read the full opinion article from David Fleming, President and CEO of Donate Life America, in USA Today.
LCMC Health Adds Organ Donation Registration to MyChart, a First for Louisiana Residents – LCMC Health
“Recognizing the dire need for organ donors in our state, LCMC Health, along with our software partner Epic, are dedicated to making organ donation registration readily available for interested patients,” said Dr. John Heaton, President and Chief Medical Officer of LCMC Health. “This is another demonstration of our commitment to keeping our community well. We remain grateful to our national and state partner organizations who are carrying on this lifesaving mission every day.
Tampa General Hospital Adds Organ Donation Registration to MyChart, a First for Florida Residents – Tampa General Hospital
“Every new donor registration represents a chance to save a life, and by embedding this opportunity into MyChart, we’re removing barriers and empowering patients to make a difference with dignity and ease,” said Dr. Kiran Dhanireddy, Vice President and Chief of the TGH Transplant Institute.
UK HealthCare Launches New Organ Donation Sign-Up Through MyChart – University of Kentucky
“As of 2023, about 50% of U.S. adults registered as donors when prompted at the DMV. Now, with MyChart offering a familiar and secure environment for health management, 180 million users nationwide, including thousands at UK HealthCare, have a new trusted way to register their lifesaving decisions.”
GHC-SCW Offers Organ Donation Registration in GHCMyChart, a First for Wisconsin – Group Health Cooperative
“By integrating the donor registration opportunity directly into GHCMyChart, we are reaching people where they already manage their health. This creates a seamless, trusted pathway for lifesaving generosity. Together, we are empowering millions to make a difference and help save and heal lives,” said David Fleming, President & CEO of Donate Life America.
“It just takes all of the barriers down. This is embedded in MyChart, and people go to MyChart for various needs related to their health care. And so just as they’re doing other things, they can just see right there that this opportunity exists, and all of the necessary information to register as an organ donor already is in people’s electronic health record,” added Dr. Matthew Swedlund, GHC Senior Medical Director.
Sanford Health Launches Organ Donor Registration in MyChart – Sanford Health
“Epic and Donate Life America have collaborated to offer patients this seamless way to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors directly through MyChart… Their donor registration status then travels with them if they relocate, just like their medical records in Epic, the electronic health record company that powers MyChart.”
Op-Ed: We Can and Should Make It Easier for Everyone to Become an Organ Donor – Donate Life America via USA Today
“Donate Life America is working with global healthcare software company, Epic, to provide a trusted pathway to register your lifesaving decision through MyChart. MyChart serves as the patient portal for 180 million people in the United States. By adding organ donor registration directly into patient portals, Epic and its health system partners are making it easier for people to turn generosity into action.”
Deaconess Brings Organ Donation Registration to MyChart, spurring Rapid Boost in Registrations – Deaconness
“Behind every life saved by an organ transplant, there’s a person who made the incredibly generous choice to become a registered organ donor,” Deaconess’ Chief Digital Transformation Officer Jared Antczak said. “This initiative is about more than technology—it’s about compassion and connection. By making registration simple and accessible through MyChart, we’re empowering our patients to make a difference right from their own homes. The response so far shows just how deeply our community cares about helping others.”
Corewell Health launches new MyChart donor registration tool; inspires thousands of registrations – Corewell Health, WZZM13
“Every life saved by a transplant is made possible by a generous donor,” said Michelle Rizor, director of applications and platforms at Corewell Health. “Bringing this option to our patients will simplify the process of becoming a donor and help us save more lives here in Michigan and across the country. Our incredible registration numbers to date are a testament to the generosity of our patient communities.”
Prisma Health launches organ donor registration in MyChart – PrismaHealth
“By integrating organ donor registration into the patient portal that patients already trust, MyChart and Donate Life America have removed barriers to saving lives,” said Rebecca Smith, MD, MyChart physician lead. “Reducing the time from tragedy to identification as an organ donor will increase the likelihood of successful transplantation. I encourage all patients, even if they have signed up through the DMV already, to update their wishes today.”
Ochsner MyChart now includes organ donor registration – OschnerHealth
“Every life saved through an organ transplant begins with the extraordinary generosity of someone who chose to become a registered donor,” said Ari Cohen, MD, director of the Ochsner Transplant Institute. “We are deeply grateful to these selfless individuals. By bringing donor registration to MyChart, we are making it easier than ever to give the gift of life. The remarkable registration numbers we’ve already seen highlight the compassion and commitment of our community to making a difference.”
Hospital systems across Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota expand access to organ donor registration through MyChart – LifeSource
“By integrating donor registration into MyChart, hospital systems are meeting patients where they already engage in their health care and offering a meaningful opportunity to save lives,” said Kelly White, Chief Executive Officer of LifeSource. “This is a powerful example of how technology can support patient choice, privacy and generosity.”
Cottage Health Adds Organ Donation Registration to MyChart, Empowering Patients with Lifesaving Choice – Cottage Health
“Organ donation starts with a simple but meaningful decision,” said Laura Canfield, Vice President of Patient Care Services & Chief Nursing Officer at Cottage Health. “Integrating donor registration into MyChart makes that decision more accessible and has the potential to save lives locally and across the country.”
Ohio Ranks Among Top States Nationally for Organ Donor Registrations Through MyChart – Lifebanc
“This kind of momentum shows what’s possible when innovation meets purpose,” said Katie Payne, CEO of Lifebanc. “Digital tools like MyChart are creating more immediate and meaningful ways to reach people and empower them to make life-saving decisions. It’s helping us connect with individuals who may not have otherwise registered and making that choice more accessible than ever – and increasing the potential for more lives to be saved through transplantation.”