• 18-month monitoring report available for lung continuous distribution policy
  Monday, January 13, 2025
  The framework is projected to increase lung transplants for the most medically urgent candidates and decrease deaths among patients waiting for a lifesaving transplant.
  

• OPTN requirements to be amended regarding HOPE Act provisions
  Friday, January 10, 2025
  The OPTN will act on an expedited basis.
  

• Six-month monitoring report available for recent changes to deceased donor registration form
  Friday, January 10, 2025
  The policy change intended to promote more consistent and accurate data collection on deceased donors.
  

• Patient Safety Notice: Astellas recall of certain lots of immunosuppressant capsules
  Friday, December 27, 2024
  No other lots or forms of the medication are affected.
  

• A message from the OPTN Board President regarding organ donation process questions
  Thursday, December 26, 2024
  Memo addresses comments spurred by recent news coverage.
  

• OPTN response to HRSA data directive available for viewing
  Wednesday, December 18, 2024
  Comment offers detailed feedback on proposed new data collection.
  

• OPTN Board approves updates to bylaws, new procedures for OPTN computer system access
  Monday, December 9, 2024
  Update support recent establishment of independent OPTN Board.
  

• Nominations sought for the OPTN’s Transitional Nominating Committee
  Friday, December 6, 2024
  Submit response by Dec. 13, 2024.
  

• Rexanah Wyse Morrissette named interim OPTN executive director
  Thursday, December 5, 2024
  Her selection followed a national search.
  

• Two-year monitoring report showing effect of eGFR policy change available
  Monday, December 2, 2024
  Committees will continue to study ways to improve access to kidney transplantation.
  

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