• OPTN Board approves lung allocation policy based on new approach
  Wednesday, December 15, 2021
  Unanimous approval reflects broad support and participation.
  

• Updated monitoring report now available for liver, intestine policy
  Tuesday, December 14, 2021
  Report covers policy outcomes through early August 2021.
  

• We're making improvements
  Thursday, November 18, 2021
  Check out what's new!
  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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