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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OPTN Board Declares Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center a Member Not in Good Standing
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Action follows recommendation from the OPTN Membership and Professional Standards Committee.
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OPTN DCD Procurement Collaborative concludes with Learning Congress; both cohorts increased recovery of DCD donors
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
OPO sharing of effective practices supports NASEM recommendations. DCD Procurement Learning Congress recorded sessions are available online.
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Monkeypox summary of evidence report available
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
The document addresses potential risks and strategies to prevent donor-derived transmission.
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McBride appointed interim OPTN executive director
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Dr. McBride has served the organization for 27 years.
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Oct. 13 webinar to address lung continuous distribution policy implementation
Friday, September 23, 2022
The webinar will be recorded for future access.
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United States reaches milestone of one million organ transplants
Friday, September 9, 2022
Milestone reflects accelerating trend in donation and transplantation.
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Notice: Data privacy incident and steps taken
Monday, August 22, 2022
The OPTN has acted to resolve the issue and prevent similar future occurrences.
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Two-year monitoring report for liver, intestine policy shows success in key aspects
Friday, August 5, 2022
Report details outcomes since policy implementation in February 2020.
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Monkeypox and Solid Organ Donation
Thursday, August 4, 2022
The OPTN Ad Hoc Disease Transmission Advisory Committee (DTAC) is evaluating this situation as it develops.
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Public Comment open from Aug. 3 through Sept. 28, 2022
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
The OPTN is offering 15 items for review, including one white paper, one committee update, three concept papers, and 10 policy proposals.
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