AATB Response to CDC Report: Strengthening Donor Screening for Tissue Allograft Safety
On January 5, CDC published the article titled “Second Nationwide Tuberculosis Outbreak Caused by Bone Allografts Containing Live Cells – United States, 2023” in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
AATB Standards Rebuild Project: Draft of the 15th Edition of Standards for Tissue Banking
AATB is pleased to announce the first draft of the 15th edition of Standards for Tissue Banking.
AATB Addresses Recent Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Segment
We are aware of the Last Week Tonight with John Oliver segment that aired over the weekend, discussing organ and whole-body donation.
AATB Member Satisfaction Survey Drawing Winners Announced
Thank you to everyone who completed the 2023 Member Satisfaction Survey.
AATB Launches Revamped Grant Program
AATB is thrilled to present the revitalized Grant Program, committed to financing research on all
Important Update: AATB Accreditation Policy Changes
The Board of Governors has taken action on the recommendations put forth by the Accreditation Com
2023 Exhibit Hall Scavenger Hunt Winners
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Exhibit Hall Scavenger Hunt.
CMS Withdraws LCDs for Skin Substitutes After Hearing Concerns From AATB
The three skin substitute LCDs/LCAs, entitled "Skin Substitute Grafts/Cellular and/or Tissue-Based Products for the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Venous Leg Ulcers," and proposed by CGS Administrators, LLC, Novitas Solutions, Inc., and First Coast Service Options, Inc. will not go into effect on October 1, 2023, as previously announced.