Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

Expedited appeals and override reviews of thoracic review board decisions
The Thoracic Committee reviews appeals and overrides of Lung Review Board (LRB) and Heart Regional Review Board (RRB) decisions.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Redesigned OPTN website launches September 26
Site is mobile-friendly, for viewing on smart phones and tablets
Friday, September 26, 2014

Liver forum provides key feedback for additional committee discussion
Nearly 500 people participated in the Sept. 16 public forum.
Friday, September 26, 2014

Town hall session on the new kidney allocation system
A recording is available of the October 23 event.
Thursday, September 25, 2014

Provide your feedback on liver allocation concepts
A national public forum is planned for September 2014 in Chicago.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014

The Basic Path of Organ Donation
The donation process begins with a decision.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Educational guidance recommends early patient referral for kidney transplantation
Kidney transplantation is the treatment of choice for patients with advanced and end-stage kidney disease, but referring doctors and their patients may not be aware of that.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Officers and board members elected for 2014-2015
First living kidney donor, non-clinician to become President-Elect
Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Significant changes to pancreas allocation
Resources are available to help educate transplant professionals and patients about the changes.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Work group to address OPTN policy relating to HIV-positive organ recovery
Fifteen clinicians and professionals involved in organ donation and transplantation have been named to a work group to consider policies to allow recovery of organs from HIV-positive donors.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014