Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

Animated videos describe lung allocation score, kidney allocation formulas
Resources are meant to inform transplant patients and their caregivers.
Thursday, November 18, 2021

Updated monitoring report available for kidney allocation policies
Report comes six months after implementation of 250 nautical mile circles.
Friday, October 8, 2021

Updated monitoring report available for pancreas allocation policies
Report comes six months after implementation of 250 nautical mile circles.
Thursday, October 7, 2021

Second phase of national DCD procurement collaborative project ready to launch
Aim is to increase DCD organ procurement, all OPOs are invited to participate.
Thursday, October 7, 2021

Updated Median MELD at Transplant scores take effect September 29
Scores are updated twice a year.
Friday, September 17, 2021

Updated monitoring report available for liver, intestine policy
Report covers the first 15 months the policy has been in effect.
Wednesday, September 15, 2021

National webinar on Sept. 22 to address proposed membership requirements for uterus transplant programs
VCA committee’s proposal open for public comment through Sept. 30.
Monday, September 13, 2021

Donor Referral Practices Demonstration Project has concluded
Project explored the potential for a standardized set of donor referral data elements.
Friday, September 10, 2021

Third dose of COVID-19 vaccine approved for immunocompromised people
Refer to FDA and CDC statements for additional information.
Wednesday, September 8, 2021

OPTN budget and OPTN registration fee set for new fiscal year
The OPTN budget and registration fee are developed on an annual basis.
Thursday, September 2, 2021