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.

News from organizations that have integrated donor registration into MyChart:

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.”