News
Read the latest news releases and articles from the Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network below:
OPTN Modernization
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
HRSA launched the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Modernization Initiative to better serve the needs of patients and families.
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Reminder – Network breach notifications
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
To maintain the integrity of the national OPTN system, it is your responsibility to notify us of any breach or compromise of systems or data experienced by your organization.
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OPTN predictive analytics project to launch education in December 2022, is intended to increase organ utilization
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
All adult kidney programs will be able to evaluate organ offers using predictive data.
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Updated median MELD at transplant scores in effect; revisions made to MMaT and MPaT scores
Friday, October 14, 2022
Basing MMaT scores around the donor hospital intended to promote greater patient access.
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OPTN Board Declares Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center a Member Not in Good Standing
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Action follows recommendation from the OPTN Membership and Professional Standards Committee.
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OPTN DCD Procurement Collaborative concludes with Learning Congress; both cohorts increased recovery of DCD donors
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
OPO sharing of effective practices supports NASEM recommendations. DCD Procurement Learning Congress recorded sessions are available online.
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Monkeypox summary of evidence report available
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
The document addresses potential risks and strategies to prevent donor-derived transmission.
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McBride appointed interim OPTN executive director
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Dr. McBride has served the organization for 27 years.
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Oct. 13 webinar to address lung continuous distribution policy implementation
Friday, September 23, 2022
The webinar will be recorded for future access.
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United States reaches milestone of one million organ transplants
Friday, September 9, 2022
Milestone reflects accelerating trend in donation and transplantation.
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Notice: Data privacy incident and steps taken
Monday, August 22, 2022
The OPTN has acted to resolve the issue and prevent similar future occurrences.
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