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Policy changes
New allocation policies removing DSA and region from kidney and pancreas distribution implemented March 15.
Coronavirus
Find the latest information regarding COVID-19 and organ donation and transplant.
Expedited liver placement
Implemented March 25, 2021: New policy establishing system for expediting placement of deceased donor livers.
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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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Thursday, November 18, 2021
Animated videos describe lung allocation score, kidney allocation formulas
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Friday, October 8, 2021
Updated monitoring report available for kidney allocation policies
Report comes six months after implementation of 250 nautical mile circles. -
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Updated monitoring report available for pancreas allocation policies
Report comes six months after implementation of 250 nautical mile circles. -
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Second phase of national DCD procurement collaborative project ready to launch
Aim is to increase DCD organ procurement, all OPOs are invited to participate.
Resources for patients
New resources for patients
Get the facts you need about organ transplantation, donation, policy and much more in the newly expanded patients area.
Find patient information nowHere's a brief look at how an idea transforms from proposal to transplant policy.
About organ donation and allocation
The organ donation process begins with a decision; learn how organs are donated and allocated in the most equitable manner possible.
Resources for professionals
Kidney allocation system materials
Access educational materials, calculators and more.
The OPTN Evaluation Plan is a compliance guide for member hospitals, OPOs and labs.
Patients are the focus of all the OPTN's collective efforts.