• New lung allocation policy in effect
  Monday, March 20, 2023
  First organ type to use continuous distribution framework.
  

• Voluntary recall of Becton, Dickinson CD5 Series of Genesis sterilization containers
  Monday, March 20, 2023
  Read the complete recall notice for details.
  

• White paper addresses ethical issues in information to support transplant program selection
  Tuesday, March 7, 2023
  Paper addresses likely patient questions and approaches for plain language communication.
  

• National webinar for kidney transplant professionals provides education on OPTN policy action on eGFR waiting time modifications
  Friday, March 3, 2023
  All programs must comply with the policy action by Jan. 3, 2024. Webinar recording now available.
  

• One-year monitoring report for the Pediatric National Heart Review Board now available
  Wednesday, February 15, 2023
  Report contains summary level information on the exception request decisions made by the Pediatric National Heart Review Board.
  

• Community feedback needed on development of policy for continuous distribution of liver and intestinal organs
  Tuesday, February 14, 2023
  Input received from patients and transplant professionals during the winter 2023 public comment period will inform future policy development.
  

• Lung Composite Allocation Score (CAS) calculator available
  Monday, February 6, 2023
  The lung Composite Allocation Score (CAS) calculator is now available on the OPTN website.
  

• Additional transplant patient webinar addresses upcoming changes to lung distribution
  Monday, February 6, 2023
  The OPTN will host an additional webinar for transplant patients to learn about upcoming changes to lung distribution.
  

• New board members elected for 2023
  Friday, February 3, 2023
  Terms begin in July.
  

• Public Comment open from Jan. 19 through March 15, 2023
  Thursday, January 26, 2023
  The OPTN is offering 12 items for review, including one white paper, one committee update, one concept paper, one request for feedback and 8 policy proposals.
  

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