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Liver policy reverted to DSA-based model
MELD exceptions now linked to DSA, effective Friday, May 24, 2019.
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Friday, May 24, 2019
NLRB update - MMaT calculation now based on DSA of transplant hospital
the median MELD at transplant (MMaT) scores for liver candidates with exception scores are now based on recent liver transplants performed at liver transplant hospitals within the donation service area (DSA) where the candidates are listed. -
Thursday, May 23, 2019
System notice: OPTN liver allocation policy reverted to DSA and regions
On May 23, 2019, OPTN Policy 9 (Allocation of Livers and Liver-Intestines) reverted to use of the donation service area (DSA) and regional distribution boundaries in effect prior to May 14, 2019. This action complies with a federal court order dated May 17, 2019. -
Monday, May 20, 2019
Work in progress to revert to DSA based system due to court order
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has instructed UNOS, as the OPTN contractor, to revert to the liver distribution policy in place prior to May 14, 2019, utilizing boundaries based on donation service areas and regions, consistent with a federal court order. -
Monday, May 20, 2019
Pre-implementation notice: OPTN liver allocation policy to revert to DSA and regions May 23, 2019
On May 23, 2019, OPTN Policy 9 (Allocation of Livers and Liver-Intestines) will revert to use of the donation service area (DSA) and regional distribution boundaries in effect prior to May 14, 2019. This action is being taken in compliance with a federal court order dated May 17, 2019. -
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
New national liver transplant system takes effect
Expected to decrease waitlist mortality, increase pediatric transplants
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