Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

Liver policy reverted to DSA-based model

MELD exceptions now linked to DSA, effective Friday, May 24, 2019.

New kidney and pancreas modeling is available.

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Friday, June 14, 2019
SRTR modeling results available for kidney and pancreas distribution
SRTR modeling of alternatives to inform these policy proposals is available.
Monday, June 10, 2019
Webinars discuss revisions to kidney and pancreas allocation policies
On June 27-28, you’re invited to learn more and weigh in on the discussion to remove donation service areas and regions from kidney and pancreas distribution.
Monday, June 10, 2019
OPTN Board approves updated heart, VCA allocation
Distribution changes will enhance transplant equity through more consistent access
Monday, June 3, 2019
Go to OPTN online store to order organ and vessel labels
Under the new OPTN contract, we are updating OPTN organ transport labels and the ordering process.
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.

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