US NewsAs Red Cross Moves to Pricey Blood Treatment Method, Hospitals Call for More ChoiceSavePrintPlasma is collected in a bag at OneBlood in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Jan. 24, 2022. Martha Asencio-Rhine/Tampa Bay Times/TNSTribune News Service5/18/2022|Updated: 5/30/20220:00X 1By Julie Appleby From Kaiser Health NewsAmericans generally don’t spend much time thinking about the nation’s blood supply.Share this articleLeave a commentTribune News ServiceAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesThe Big Beautiful Bill Brings Big Changes for TaxpayersAug 23, 2025The 9 Best Attractions of the Gunflint TrailAug 22, 2025As Gen X Near Retirement, Challenges Lie AheadAug 21, 2025Steak Fries Are the Worst, but These Fat Fries Will Make You a BelieverAug 21, 2025Related TopicsRed CrossBlood Treatment