Read the latest news releases and articles from the Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network below:
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All-time records again set in 2021 for organ transplants, organ donation from deceased donors
Deceased donation sets record for eleventh consecutive year.
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 -
Nominees chosen for 2022 Board of Directors election
Voting representatives will receive materials in January 2022.
Monday, January 3, 2022 -
U.S. surpasses 40,000 transplants in a single year for the first time
This milestone is a historic first for the nation.
Friday, December 17, 2021 -
OPTN Board adopts new transplant program performance metrics
New standards will assess pre-transplant and post-transplant outcomes.
Thursday, December 16, 2021 -
OPTN Board approves lung allocation policy based on new approach
Unanimous approval reflects broad support and participation.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 -
Updated monitoring report now available for liver, intestine policy
Report covers policy outcomes through early August 2021.
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 -
We're making improvements
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Thursday, November 18, 2021 -
Animated videos describe lung allocation score, kidney allocation formulas
Resources are meant to inform transplant patients and their caregivers.
Thursday, November 18, 2021 -
Updated monitoring report available for kidney allocation policies
Report comes six months after implementation of 250 nautical mile circles.
Friday, October 8, 2021 -
Updated monitoring report available for pancreas allocation policies
Report comes six months after implementation of 250 nautical mile circles.
Thursday, October 7, 2021