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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White paper addresses ethical issues in information to support transplant program selection
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Paper addresses likely patient questions and approaches for plain language communication.
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National webinar for kidney transplant professionals provides education on OPTN policy action on eGFR waiting time modifications
Friday, March 3, 2023
All programs must comply with the policy action by Jan. 3, 2024. Webinar recording now available.
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One-year monitoring report for the Pediatric National Heart Review Board now available
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Report contains summary level information on the exception request decisions made by the Pediatric National Heart Review Board.
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Community feedback needed on development of policy for continuous distribution of liver and intestinal organs
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Input received from patients and transplant professionals during the winter 2023 public comment period will inform future policy development.
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Lung Composite Allocation Score (CAS) calculator available
Monday, February 6, 2023
The lung Composite Allocation Score (CAS) calculator is now available on the OPTN website.
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Additional transplant patient webinar addresses upcoming changes to lung distribution
Monday, February 6, 2023
The OPTN will host an additional webinar for transplant patients to learn about upcoming changes to lung distribution.
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New board members elected for 2023
Friday, February 3, 2023
Terms begin in July.
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Public Comment open from Jan. 19 through March 15, 2023
Thursday, January 26, 2023
The OPTN is offering 12 items for review, including one white paper, one committee update, one concept paper, one request for feedback and 8 policy proposals.
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OPTN predictive analytics launched to all kidney transplant programs
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Innovative tool shows transplant programs the predicted impact an acceptance or decline could have on their patients.
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An important message from the MPSC on donation after circulatory death (DCD) protocols and managing multiple organs
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
The Membership and Professional Standards Committee shares opportunities for improvement with OPTN members.
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