• Workgroup to examine use of race-based adjustment to kidney calculation
  Thursday, March 25, 2021
  Group will study impact of adjustment to eGFR.
  

• SRTR announces monitoring changes for July 2021 reports in response to COVID-19
  Tuesday, March 16, 2021
  Upcoming adjustments to transplant program and OPO evaluation metrics.
  

• Regional review vendor selected
  Tuesday, March 16, 2021
  The OPTN has selected EY to conduct the regional review to analyze the existing OPTN regional structure and provide recommendations to improve governance effectiveness.
  

• New kidney, pancreas allocation policies in effect
  Monday, March 15, 2021
  Projected to increase equity in access for candidates nationwide.
  

• Updated Median MELD at Transplant scores take effect March 31
  Friday, March 12, 2021
  Scores calculated twice each year.
  

• Provide your input for potential refusal code revisions
  Monday, March 8, 2021
  The Data Advisory Committee is working to provide recommendations to the OPTN Board of Directors on updating refusal codes used by transplant programs and OPOs. Learn more and provide input.
  

• COVID-19 “Amnesty” status will end for all follow-up forms due on or after April 1; Retrospective forms due July 1
  Tuesday, March 2, 2021
  Action follows Executive Committee review of transplant hospital progress.
  

• March 15 policy implementation: Removal of DSA from kidney and pancreas allocation
  Monday, March 1, 2021
  New distance-based approach includes changes to released organ allocation, medical urgency prioritization for kidney candidates and allocation of organs recovered in Alaska.
  

• Summary of evidence report details experience with COVID-19
  Wednesday, February 17, 2021
  The latest information known for minimizing the risk of donor-derived COVID-19 transmission while maximizing donor utilization.
  

• February 24 webinar addresses new policies aligning with PHS guideline
  Tuesday, February 16, 2021
  Program will address member questions relating to the policies.
  

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