• 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.
  

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

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

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

• Patient information on disaster relief and assistance
  Sunday, August 29, 2021
  The OPTN is in contact with all member transplant facilities nationwide. In case of significant and potential long-term disruption of service at one or more centers, we will provide any needed updates through this website.
  

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