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Policy changes
New allocation policies removing DSA and region from kidney and pancreas distribution implemented March 15.
Coronavirus
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Expedited liver placement
Implemented March 25, 2021: New policy establishing system for expediting placement of deceased donor livers.
Summer 2021 Public Comment
Public comment is a critical forum for national discussion on organ transplant policy. Summer 2021 public comment will open Aug. 3 and close Sept. 30.
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News
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Friday, July 23, 2021
National webinar on Aug. 4 to address proposed changes to transplant program metrics
Discuss proposed transplant program metrics out for public comment August 3. -
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Public comment open from Aug. 3 through Sept. 30, 2021
The OPTN is offering 16 items including a white paper, guidance document, concept paper, two requests for feedback, and 11 proposals. -
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Monitoring report available for pancreas allocation
Report addresses the first two months of data following implementation of 250 nautical mile circles. -
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
COVID-19 action regarding non-dialysis kidney candidate listing to sunset Sept. 1
Action was adopted to assist members during COVID-19 pandemic. -
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
OPTN Board approves VCA transplant programs, liver allocation refinements, and strategic plan
New VCA specialties included in member directory.
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.
Resources for patients
Here's a brief look at how an idea transforms from proposal to transplant policy.
The donation process begins with a decision.
We must allocate each precious organ in the most equitable manner possible.