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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Special Election Runoff and Officer Election: June 20-26
Monday, June 9, 2025
The national ballot will also include officer positions from among the members of the newly elected Board of Directors.
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OPTN Special Election Ratification Update
Monday, June 9, 2025
The OPTN Board of Directors voted not to ratify the results of the June 4, 2025, OPTN special election.
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New OPTN Board Members and Associate Regional Councillors elected for 2025
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Announcing the election of a new 34-member OPTN Board of Directors.
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OPTN HOPE Act webinar now available
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The webinar will answer questions professionals may have about revisions to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) policies to align with federal regulatory updates.
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Special Election Update: Voting is open for the OPTN Board of Directors National Election
Friday, May 23, 2025
Vote now for the OPTN Board of Directors and the Associate Regional Councillor in your region.
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Special Election Update: Announcing nominees for 2025 OPTN Board of Directors election
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Nominees have been selected for the national election.
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May 2025: Annual kidney allocation calculator updates
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Reference populations have been updated for the KDPI and EPTS calculators.
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Clarification – HOPE Act IRB protocols and individual IRB candidate applicability
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
An IRB can be created even for a single transplant candidate.
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Special Election Update: Vote now for OPTN Regional Councillors
Friday, May 2, 2025
Vote now for Regional Councillors who will serve on the OPTN Board of Directors.
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Special Election Update: Announcement of election dates
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
OPTN members to vote on the final slate of candidates.
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