The AATB Processing and Distribution Council's Supply Chain Workgroup would like to inform AATB members about the potential impact of a recent cyber-attack on Stryker, a global medical device and surgical instrument manufacturer. The attack, attributed to an Iran-linked hacktivist group, has caused disruptions to Stryker’s information systems, impacting order processing, production, and shipping operations.

The House Appropriations Committee has set deadlines for Members of Congress to submit appropriations requests.

Yesterday, AATB representatives and members met with lawmakers and congressional staff on Capitol Hill to advocate for key issues impacting the tissue banking community.

Mark your calendars for AATB Congress 26, formerly the AATB Annual Meeting, taking place October 4-7, 2026, in San Francisco, CA. We invite you to be part of this pivotal gathering by contributing to the educational program through a session proposal or abstract submission.

AATB is excited to announce our continued collaboration with Medline Inc. through the AATB-Medline Affinity Program, delivering added value and cost savings to our accredited members.

AATB recognizes that many AATB-accredited tissue establishments have SOPs, forms, and other records that reference the association’s former name.

Registration for the 2026 AATB Webinar Series Subscription is open! This comprehensive learning opportunity provides unlimited access to 30+ live, 60-minute webinars and 130+ on-demand sessions, designed to support your ongoing professional development and expertise in tissue banking.

Effective January 1, AATB transitioned from a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership association to a 501(c)(6) trade association and now operates as the Association for Advancing Tissue and Biologics (AATB).

On Wednesday, December 24, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the withdrawal of the final Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) for Skin Substitute Grafts/Cellular and Tissue-Based Products for the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFUs) and Venous Leg Ulcers (VLUs).