U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Read the latest news releases and articles from the Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network below:
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Updated 9-month monitoring report available for liver policy
Report addresses first nine months of acuity circle distribution.
Friday, January 15, 2021 -
Board election to begin January 13, 2021
Voting period closes January 27.
Monday, January 11, 2021 -
Annual record trend continues for deceased organ donation, deceased donor transplants
New records for deceased donation and deceased donor transplants; living donor transplants decreased largely due to COVID-19.
Monday, January 11, 2021 -
OPTN Board approves pediatric transplant program components, strategic planning, operational actions
Pediatric transplant program criteria in effect for first time.
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 -
HOPE Act impact continues at five-year milestone
More than 220 transplants have been performed to date through the HOPE Act.
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 -
Kidney and pancreas allocation changes postponed
Current policies to remain in effect.
Monday, December 14, 2020 -
Nominees Chosen for 2021 Board of Directors Election
The following nominees have been approved for appointments on the Board of Directors beginning in July 2021. Member voting representatives will receive a ballot and biographical information for the nominees in January 2021.
Monday, December 7, 2020 -
Results from the OPTN regional review questionnaire now available
A summary report of these results are now available on the regional review webpage.
Monday, November 23, 2020 -
Transplant patient webinar recording now available
Panelists address upcoming changes to kidney and pancreas distribution
Monday, November 23, 2020 -
OPTN has embarked upon a demonstration project involving effective potential deceased donor referral practices
OPOs and donor hospitals will collaborate to identify and share learnings.
Wednesday, November 18, 2020