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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COVID-19 operational actions to remain in effect through Dec. 31
Monday, August 3, 2020
Original ending date of Sept. 30 extended.
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Public comment open from Aug. 4 through Oct. 1 2020
Monday, August 3, 2020
The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) is offering eight proposals, one guidance document, and one request for feedback item for public comment.
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Update on the OPTN COVID Collaborative
Thursday, July 9, 2020
Website to be archived, cross-disciplinary webinars to continue.
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Notice of implementation of new OPTN Membership Application forms
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Once the latest cycle of applications is approved, requests must be submitted on the new application forms.
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Public Health Service guidance updated regarding donor screening for bloodborne disease transmission
Sunday, July 5, 2020
OPTN to review and revise policies for consistency with updated guidelines.
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AJT article analyzes adult heart allocation policy
Thursday, July 2, 2020
Transplants increased for medically urgent; minimal impact on waitlist mortality and post-transplant survival.
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Thoracic Transplantation Committee dissolved effective July 1, 2020
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
The OPTN Heart Transplantation Committee and Lung Transplantation Committee are now in place.
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Project to review regional structure and process begins
Monday, June 29, 2020
The OPTN wants your input on the regional structure and process. Please submit your input today.
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Report assesses effect of actions relating to COVID-19
Friday, June 26, 2020
OPTN Board of Directors briefed on data at June 7 meeting.
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OPTN research in focus at American Transplant Congress
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Research presented at virtual meeting.
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