Read the latest news releases and articles from the Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network below:
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Policy modification to lung distribution sequence
Effective at 8 p.m. Eastern time, November 24, 2017, the OPTN lung allocation system was modified. A post-implementation proposal is out for public comment.
Wednesday, November 22, 2017 -
Webinar to discuss liver proposal
A recording is available.
Saturday, October 21, 2017 -
Compromise liver proposal to advance for board consideration
The proposal is intended to balance key principles.
Monday, October 9, 2017 -
Next phase of COIIN underway
A new group of participants will refine and build upon approaches developed during the initial pilot phase.
Wednesday, October 4, 2017 -
OPTN/UNOS Board of Directors releases University Hospitals of Cleveland from probation
The Board restored full member privileges for University Hospitals of Cleveland, a transplant center in Cleveland, Ohio.
Monday, October 2, 2017 -
New histocompatibility general supervisor key personnel requirement
Notice of implementation: effective February 27, 2018.
Sunday, October 1, 2017 -
Liver webinar to address modeling data and get additional proposal feedback
Register now for a webinar on Friday, September 29.
Monday, September 25, 2017 -
Additional modeling data available for liver proposal
View the final installment of liver simulation modeling results relating to the current public comment proposal to enhance liver distribution.
Monday, September 18, 2017 -
Call for nominations
The OPTN/UNOS nominations to fill upcoming regional representative and at-large committee positions.
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 -
New booklet advises transplant candidates seeking a living donor
The booklet outlines the living donation process and suggests strategies and resources.
Sunday, September 10, 2017