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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The Basic Path of Organ Donation
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
The donation process begins with a decision.
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Statement from David C. Mulligan, M.D., FACS, Chair, OPTN/UNOS Liver and Intestinal Organ Transplant
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
David C. Mulligan, M.D., FACS, chair of the OPTN/UNOS Liver and Intestinal Organ Transplant Committee, discusses ways to increase equity in transplant access for all patients.
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Work group to address OPTN policy relating to HIV-positive organ recovery
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Fifteen clinicians and professionals involved in organ donation and transplantation have been named to a work group to consider policies to allow recovery of organs from HIV-positive donors.
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National committee formed to develop network policies for hand, face transplantation
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Eighteen people who have clinical, professional and personal experience with vascular composite allografts (VCA) have been named to the new committee
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Public forum addresses equity in liver distribution
Monday, September 15, 2014
About 400 people attended the September 16 event; resources are available.
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Kidney paired donation pilot program town hall
Friday, August 29, 2014
A recording of the August 21 session is available.
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Change to living donation policy on candidate registration approved by the Executive Committee
Friday, August 15, 2014
The OPTN/UNOS Executive Committee recently approved a change to living donation policy that will take effect on September 1, 2014.
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A roadmap of best practices introducing the TQRGT
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Get tools to enhance transplant program quality and value.
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State of Kidney Paired Donation Pilot Program report shares information and results
Monday, July 28, 2014
The OPTN kidney paired donation work group released a report on the State of the OPTN/UNOS Kidney Paired Donation Pilot Program today. It provides statistics and information on progress of the program from its first kidney paired donation matches and transplants in 2010 through 2013.
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Public forum on liver allocation issues to be held September 16
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Responses to a concept document questionnaire will be used to develop discussion topics for the forum.
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