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.
Read the press release-
OPTN research presented at 2021 American Transplant Congress
Friday, June 18, 2021
Meeting held virtually June 4-9.
-
Heart equity data now available on the Equity in Access to Transplant dashboard
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
OPTN data tool monitors trends related to access to deceased donor transplants.
-
Now available: Recording of June 2 national webinar addressing proposed changes to transplant program metrics
Monday, June 7, 2021
MPSC plans to submit proposal for public comment in summer 2021.
-
2022-2023 Call for Nominations for OPTN Board of Directors and Committees
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Apply by September 30 to be considered for 2022 vacancies.
-
SRTR announces monitoring changes for January 2022 reporting cycle in response to COVID-19
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Upcoming adjustments to transplant program and OPO evaluation metrics will carve out the first three months of the pandemic.
-
Weekly deceased donor total exceeds 300 for first time
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
The new record surpasses other recent record-setting weeks.
-
National webinar to address proposed changes to transplant program metrics
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Community asked to provide preliminary feedback on concepts.
-
Committee established to advance multi-organ policy development
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Committee will develop multi-organ policy to accompany continuous distribution.
-
Updated 12-month monitoring report available for National Liver Review Board
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Report analyzes trends in the number and resolution of liver exception requests.
-
MPSC at work on transplant program performance monitoring project
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
MPSC reviewing member monitoring metrics, finalizing proposal for public comment.
Click on a page number to view more news in chronological order.