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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Kidney Equity in Access Report updated
Continues to indicate improved equity in access to transplants after KAS
Monday, August 21, 2017 -
Modeling results available for liver proposal
The modeling is an update of earlier results cited in the proposal.
Thursday, August 10, 2017 -
Public comment is open
You may comment on policy proposals from July 31 - Oct. 2, 2017.
Friday, July 28, 2017 -
New membership application forms in effect September 1
The federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently approved the most recent versions of all OPTN membership applications.
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 -
Two year analysis shows effects of kidney allocation system
Results show success in a number of key system goals.
Sunday, July 9, 2017 -
Voluntary recall of Cardinal Health brand sterile conventional syringes and needles
International Medsurg Connection (IMC), a wholesale medical supply distributor, has voluntarily recalled its sterile conventional syringes and needles in Cardinal Health private label packaging. Your organization might have received notice from Cardinal Health about this recall. Learn more.
Thursday, July 6, 2017 -
Liver and Intestinal Transplantation Committee Updates June 2017
The committee continues work on various initiatives intended to promote equitable organ allocation and distribution.
Friday, June 30, 2017 -
Journal article chronicles efforts to revise adult heart allocation policy
The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation article describes collaborative efforts.
Thursday, June 22, 2017 -
Hospitals chosen for second phase of COIIN pilot
Hospitals will create and test improvement projects and will share results.
Sunday, June 11, 2017 -
OPTN/UNOS Board approves national board to review exception priority for liver transplant candidates, guidance document for transplant candidate education
The OPTN/UNOS Board of Directors, at its meeting June 5 and 6, approved a national system to assign liver allocation priority for candidates with exceptional medical conditions.
Thursday, June 8, 2017