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.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentTribune News ServiceAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesI Dreamed About Homeownership for Years. The Reality Isn’t What I ExpectedJan 07, 2026Is 2026 Your Year to Retire?Jan 06, 2026International Ski Trips: The Alps, Japan and BeyondJan 05, 2026Should You Max Out Your 401(k)? We’ve Got AnswersJan 02, 2026Related TopicsRed CrossBlood Treatment