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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Patient Safety Notice: Astellas recall of certain lots of immunosuppressant capsules
Friday, December 27, 2024
No other lots or forms of the medication are affected.
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A message from the OPTN Board President regarding organ donation process questions
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Memo addresses comments spurred by recent news coverage.
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OPTN response to HRSA data directive available for viewing
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Comment offers detailed feedback on proposed new data collection.
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OPTN Board approves updates to bylaws, new procedures for OPTN computer system access
Monday, December 9, 2024
Update support recent establishment of independent OPTN Board.
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Nominations sought for the OPTN’s Transitional Nominating Committee
Friday, December 6, 2024
Submit response by Dec. 13, 2024.
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Rexanah Wyse Morrissette named interim OPTN executive director
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Her selection followed a national search.
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Two-year monitoring report showing effect of eGFR policy change available
Monday, December 2, 2024
Committees will continue to study ways to improve access to kidney transplantation.
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OPTN Board approves update to transplant program outcome monitoring criteria; expected to increase organ usage, reduce waitlist deaths
Monday, December 2, 2024
Action adjusts threshold for review of transplant program outcomes.
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Comments sought on OPTN data collection relating to data directive
Monday, November 25, 2024
Sixty-day public comment period ends January 3, 2025.
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Comments sought on proposed new and updated OPTN data collection initiatives
Monday, November 25, 2024
Package addresses data collection updates relating to six OPTN projects.
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