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The U.S. is developing new safeguards for the organ transplant system after a government investigation found a Kentucky group continued preparations for donation by some patients who showed signs of life. A House subcommittee Tuesday asked how to repair trust in the transplant network for potential organ donors and families, some of whom have opted out of donor registries after these cases were publicized. One initiative underway is to develop new national policies making clear that anyone – family, hospital staff or organ donation staff – can call for a pause in donation preparations any time there are concerns about the patient’s eligibility.