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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We're making improvements
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Check out what's new!
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Animated videos describe lung allocation score, kidney allocation formulas
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Resources are meant to inform transplant patients and their caregivers.
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Updated monitoring report available for kidney allocation policies
Friday, October 8, 2021
Report comes six months after implementation of 250 nautical mile circles.
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Updated monitoring report available for pancreas allocation policies
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Report comes six months after implementation of 250 nautical mile circles.
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Second phase of national DCD procurement collaborative project ready to launch
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Aim is to increase DCD organ procurement, all OPOs are invited to participate.
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Updated Median MELD at Transplant scores take effect September 29
Friday, September 17, 2021
Scores are updated twice a year.
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Updated monitoring report available for liver, intestine policy
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Report covers the first 15 months the policy has been in effect.
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National webinar on Sept. 22 to address proposed membership requirements for uterus transplant programs
Monday, September 13, 2021
VCA committee’s proposal open for public comment through Sept. 30.
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Donor Referral Practices Demonstration Project has concluded
Friday, September 10, 2021
Project explored the potential for a standardized set of donor referral data elements.
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Third dose of COVID-19 vaccine approved for immunocompromised people
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Refer to FDA and CDC statements for additional information.
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