Can rich and famous people buy organs?
A. No. It’s a federal crime to buy or sell organs and tissue in the United States. Factors such as income or celebrity status are never considered in the placement of organs. The determination of who gets an organ is based on many factors, including blood type, severity of illness, length of time on waiting list, and geographic location. There is no way to buy a place on the United Network for Organ Sharing waiting list. Your gift will go to the person on the waiting list who needs it most.
