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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HOPE Act to facilitate organ recovery from HIV-positive donors
The OPTN Final Rule will be amended to allow the recovery of transplantable organs from HIV-positive donors.
Thursday, May 7, 2015 -
Calculator tool estimates liver wait list outcomes
The SRTR created the calculator at the request of the OPTN liver committee.
Monday, May 4, 2015 -
Recognizing and testing for Chagas disease
The OPTN Ad Hoc Disease Transmission Advisory Committee (DTAC) has reviewed a number of donor-derived transmissions of geographically-associated diseases.
Sunday, April 19, 2015 -
Feedback sought on OPTN strategic plan
The plan serves as a roadmap to help prioritize the OPTN's work through 2018.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 -
Study suggests little increase in number of potential organ donors
Transplant opportunities may exist in expanding donor acceptance criteria.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015 -
Officers and board members elected - 2015
First living kidney donor, non-clinician to become president.
Thursday, March 5, 2015 -
Applying for OPTN vascularized composite allograft transplant program approval
Here’s a list of membership requirements for VCA programs.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 -
Labs are reminded to provide a copy of their written agreement with transplant hospitals
New bylaws tell you specifically what to include.
Monday, March 2, 2015 -
Some abdominal wall reconstruction procedures are considered vascularized composite allograft transplants
Memo clarifies requirements for hospitals and OPOs.
Thursday, February 26, 2015 -
Webinar addresses OPTN Policies and the 2013 PHS Guideline for HIV, HBV and HCV
A recording of the instructional event and supporting materials are available.
Friday, February 20, 2015