News
Read the latest news releases and articles from the Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network below:
OPTN Modernization
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
HRSA launched the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Modernization Initiative to better serve the needs of patients and families.
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Board addresses protocols for donation after cardiac death
Friday, March 23, 2007
The board also adopted a set of standards for transplant surgeons and physicians.
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Memorandum addresses DCD investigation
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
News reports have disclosed ongoing investigations of two San Francisco-area surgeons and hospital staff.
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Reporting lines available for OPTN members and transplant patients
Monday, February 12, 2007
Transplant professionals and patients can use the lines to report issues and concerns about member institutions.
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Forum weighs input on new kidney allocation concept
Thursday, February 8, 2007
The OPTN/UNOS kidney transplantation committee is considering a number of ways to modify kidney allocation to best match available kidneys to candidates in need.
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Fewer required elements on OPTN forms
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
transplant professionals now have 40 percent fewer required elements to complete on data forms.
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Board approves changes to immunologic matching
Thursday, December 14, 2006
The policy modification expected to improve the efficiency of organ allocation.
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Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center declared member not in good standing
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
The board of directors made the decision after a hearing today.
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Sharp Memorial Hospital placed on probation
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Sharp Memorial remains qualified to continue to perform pancreas, kidney and heart transplants.
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Board extends pediatric heart transplant policy
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Procedure can be performed with acceptable outcomes in infants less than one year old.
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Board opposes transplant tourism
Friday, June 30, 2006
Transplant tourism is the practice of patients seeking organ transplantation in countries where donors are potentially exploited.
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