U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Read the latest news releases and articles from the Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network below:
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Learn about policy changes approved at the November 2014 board meeting
Policy notice summarizes changes and provides upcoming policy language.
Thursday, December 11, 2014 -
Revised national kidney transplant allocation system is now in place
Significant revisions to the system are expected to match kidneys more effectively and improve access for hard-to-match patients.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014 -
Status of discussion regarding liver distribution
Liver Committee Chairman David C. Mulligan, M.D., provides an update on recent efforts.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014 -
Fall 2014 public comment ends December 5
The Board of Directors reviewed and voted on many of these proposals in 2015.
Sunday, November 30, 2014 -
Education on the new kidney allocation system is a focus for 2014
Educational information is available.
Saturday, November 29, 2014 -
New training module available to educate professionals and patients about kidney allocation changes
This tool is now available in English and Spanish.
Friday, November 28, 2014 -
Guidance regarding Ebola Virus Disease
It is important for the transplant community to be aware of risk factors for this disease.
Monday, November 24, 2014 -
Board approves policies on living donor evaluation and consent, donor disease risk assessment
Policies approved at the November 2014 board meeting address living donation and other issues.
Thursday, November 13, 2014 -
Board places two member institutions on probation
Action was taken at the November 12-13 board meeting.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 -
The status of vascularized composite allograft allocation
VCAs involve the transplantation of multiple structures that may include skin, bone, muscles, blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014