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 ArticlesHow to Help Save for Your Grandkids’ College EducationDec 17, 2025Is Food No Longer What Makes a Great Restaurant Great?Dec 17, 20253 Recipes That Will Get Dinner on the Table in Less Than 45 MinutesDec 16, 2025Vancouver Packs Steady Stream of Discovery Into Long Weekend EscapeDec 16, 2025Related TopicsRed CrossBlood Treatment