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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Early monitoring report shows Black kidney candidates are receiving waiting time modifications after implementation of new policies
Monday, December 4, 2023
A new data monitoring report shows key measures of two kidney policies at six-months and one-year post implementation.
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An important message from the OPTN Board President on the implementation of waiting time adjustments for kidney transplant candidates affected by the use of eGFR race-based calculations
Monday, December 4, 2023
Programs can submit attestation documentation prior to Jan. 3, 2024
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Lung transplants continue to increase six months post-implementation of new lung policy
Monday, December 4, 2023
Lung-alone transplants have increased by 11.2 percent.
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One-year monitoring report available for heart recall exception status policy
Monday, December 4, 2023
The OPTN Heart Transplantation Committee's policy prioritizes patient safety by addressing candidates with recalled implanted heart devices.
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Correction made to automated approval process for certain HCC exception candidates
Monday, December 4, 2023
Currently listed candidates affected by the change may keep their exception score until it is scheduled to expire.
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Research presented at 2023 American Public Health Association annual meeting
Monday, December 4, 2023
Meeting held Nov. 12-15.
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Interactive OPTN lung data dashboard offers enhanced insights into lung allocation system, impacts of policy development
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Public-facing page provides metrics on the OPTN’s lung allocation policy under continuous distribution.
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Webinar addresses changes to OPTN computer system access policy
Thursday, November 9, 2023
All programs must align system access, security and incident management reporting requirements with OPTN policy.
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Recording of OPTN Modernization Initiative virtual webinar for OPTN volunteers
Friday, November 3, 2023
HRSA leadership addresses efforts for the initiative.
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Input to be sought on OPTN strategic plan
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The OPTN Board of Directors is currently building a new strategic plan to guide the organization for the next three years.
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