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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One-year monitoring report shows increase in kidney transplants following policy changes
Friday, July 1, 2022
Report captures first 12 months of data after implementation of 250 nautical mile circles.
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OPTN Board approves elimination of race-based calculation for transplant candidate listing
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
The action, to take effect July 27, will ensure that all candidates are consistently assessed in an equitable fashion.
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OPTN Board approves improvements to medical urgency scoring of liver transplant candidates
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
The actions will increase the equity of access to liver transplant, and were among a number of additional measures adopted by the board.
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One-year monitoring report available for pancreas allocation policies
Friday, June 24, 2022
Report captures first 12 months of data after implementation of 250 nautical mile circles.
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Report lists median MELD at transplant score for each donor hospital
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Donor hospital scores will be used effective June 28.
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OPTN research presented at 2022 American Transplant Congress
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Meeting held in Boston June 4-8.
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OPTN Board of Directors expected to require transplant hospitals to use race-neutral calculations in assessing patients
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Changes will reduce disparities and increase equity in access to transplant.
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2023-2024 Call for Nominations for OPTN Board of Directors and Committees
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Apply by Sept. 30 to be considered for 2023 vacancies.
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Interactive visualizations now available as part of policy development for kidney and pancreas allocation
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Sensitivity tools help analyze effects of specific potential changes.
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June 14 webinar addresses median MELD at transplant based on donor hospital
Friday, May 20, 2022
Session will address questions regarding upcoming policy implementation.
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