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.
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Podcast explains pediatric bylaw application process
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
New podcast on pediatric bylaw application process now available.
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Kidney and pancreas allocation proposals modified to advance 250 nautical mile distribution circle, fewer proximity points
Monday, October 28, 2019
The OPTN Kidney Transplantation and Pancreas Transplantation Committees, following consideration of extensive public comment, will advance updated allocation proposals to the OPTN Board of Directors for consideration at its December 3 meeting.
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Report studies first 12 weeks of NLRB activity
Monday, October 21, 2019
Nearly 5,000 cases reviewed in the first 12 weeks of NLRB activity.
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Committees to review kidney and pancreas proposals
Friday, October 18, 2019
Committees meet week of October 21.
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Public comment sought on split liver variance
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Special public comment session open Oct. 15 through Nov. 14.
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Median MELD and PELD at transplant scores updated
Monday, September 23, 2019
As of Sept. 24, 2019, updated median MELD at transplant (MMaT) and median PELD at transplant (MPaT) scores are being used as a basis for assigning exception scores for liver transplant candidates.
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Transplant patient webinar addresses proposed changes to kidney and pancreas distribution
Sunday, September 15, 2019
View information presented on September 16.
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Educational webinar addresses NLRB process
Sunday, September 15, 2019
A recording of the October 1 webinar is available.
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Need feedback from transplant professionals on social media and living donors
Thursday, September 12, 2019
The OPTN Living Donor Committee is creating a social media guidance document for the transplant community. Living donor programs are invited to respond to their questionnaire.
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Median MELD and PELD scores at transplant updated; will be used in exception score assignment effective Sept. 24
Sunday, September 8, 2019
As of Sept. 24, 2019, updated median MELD at transplant (MMaT) and median PELD at transplant (MPaT) scores will be used as a basis for assigning exception scores for liver transplant candidates.
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