2026 National

Critical Issues Forum

The Alliance National Critical Issues Forum convenes current and emerging hospital systems, transplant, OPO, and physician/surgical leaders for a collaborative discussion to identify innovations, challenges, solutions, and strategies to increase organ donation and transplantation.

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Pre-Meetings: September 14, 2026 | Conference: September 15-16, 2026
French Quarter New Orleans

The Alliance National Critical Issues Forum returns in September 2026, convening current and emerging leaders from hospital systems, transplant programs, organ procurement organizations, and the physician/surgical community. The Forum will feature a series of collaborative pre-meetings and a national conference program bringing together recognized thought leaders and subject-matter experts from across the field. Together, participants will engage in meaningful dialogue to explore innovations, examine challenges, and identify practical solutions and strategies to advance organ donation and transplantation.

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Aleah Brubaker
MD, PhDUC San Diego
Rick Hasz Gift Of Life Donor Program
Richard Hasz
MFS, CPTCGift of Life Donor Program
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Jaison Abraham
MBA, LSSBBOurLegacy
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Matthew Cooper
MDMedical College of Wisconsin
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Dorrie Dils
BSN, MHAGift of Life Michigan
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Jordan Hoffman
MDUC Health
Debbie Levine
Deborah Levine
MD, FCCP, FASTStanford Medicine
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Katie McKee
MPHMayo Clinic
Christopher Michetti
Christopher Michetti
MD, FACS, FCCMUniversity of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center
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Janice Whaley
PhD, MPH, CPTC, CTBSDonor Network West

We are pleased to offer our exceptional host hotel at a very special meeting rate!

Host Hotel: Ritz-Carlton New Orleans | 921 Canal Street | New Orleans, LA 70112
Meeting Attendee Block Rate: $249/night + tax (available until August 14, 2026, while inventory lasts)

Reservations may be made here.

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