Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

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.
Friday, May 24, 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.
Thursday, May 23, 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.
Monday, May 20, 2019

New national liver transplant system takes effect
Expected to decrease waitlist mortality, increase pediatric transplants
Tuesday, May 14, 2019

National liver review board is implemented
Will promote consistency and equity for liver transplant access
Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Listing heart-lung candidates
Policy reminder for thoracic programs
Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Review article details strategies to improve access to living donor transplantation
A team of authors from the OPTN Living Donor Committee assessed a number of educational efforts to promote knowledge about and access to living donor transplantation.
Thursday, May 2, 2019

Extra Vessels changes coming this summer
We are making numerous changes related to Extra Vessels beginning this summer. Be aware of these changes so you can take appropriate action.
Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Liver distribution policy, NLRB implementation deferred until May 14
Policy and system changes are in place, effective May 14, 2019.
Tuesday, April 23, 2019