Input to be sought on OPTN strategic plan
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The OPTN Board of Directors is currently building a new strategic plan to guide the organization for the next three years.

OPTN DCD Lung Transplant Collaborative concludes with Learning Congress
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Eight-month OPTN collaborative improvement project surpasses goal.

Animated videos describe MELD, PELD formulas
Friday, October 20, 2023
Resource especially designed to inform transplant patients and their caregivers.

OPTN computer system metrics dashboard displays metrics on the OPTN’s computer system’s performance
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Public-facing page provides metrics on the OPTN’s computer system’s performance and details on policy projects that required the OPTN Contractor’s IT effort.

Recording of OPTN task force town hall regarding organ usage and placement efficiency
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Task force leadership addresses goals and approaches for the initiative.

Early lung monitoring report shows increase in transplants following implementation of lung continuous distribution
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Report captures three-months of data post implementation of lung continuous distribution.

OPTN research presented at 2023 American Transplant Congress
Friday, September 29, 2023
Meeting held in San Diego June 3-7.

OPTN task force to address organ usage and efficiency; town hall set for Oct. 2
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Session will be recorded and archived for future reference.

Updated median MELD at transplant scores in effect Sept. 27
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Scores are updated twice each year.

Updates to medical urgency scoring of liver transplant candidates in effect
Monday, September 11, 2023
Updated criteria will better identify and prioritize urgent candidates.