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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Public Health Service guidance updated regarding donor screening for bloodborne disease transmission
OPTN to review and revise policies for consistency with updated guidelines.
Sunday, July 5, 2020 -
AJT article analyzes adult heart allocation policy
Transplants increased for medically urgent; minimal impact on waitlist mortality and post-transplant survival.
Thursday, July 2, 2020 -
Thoracic Transplantation Committee dissolved effective July 1, 2020
The OPTN Heart Transplantation Committee and Lung Transplantation Committee are now in place.
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 -
Project to review regional structure and process begins
The OPTN wants your input on the regional structure and process. Please submit your input today.
Monday, June 29, 2020 -
Report assesses effect of actions relating to COVID-19
OPTN Board of Directors briefed on data at June 7 meeting.
Friday, June 26, 2020 -
OPTN research in focus at American Transplant Congress
Research presented at virtual meeting.
Thursday, June 25, 2020 -
Call for Nominations for OPTN Ad Hoc Disease Transmission Advisory Committee
Transplant hepatologist sought for term beginning July 1.
Thursday, June 11, 2020 -
Additional provisions adopted to upcoming kidney, pancreas distribution system
Refinements to kidney and pancreas policy to be adopted with new policy approved in December 2019.
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 -
Two-month monitoring report available for liver distribution
Donation and transplant activity being tracked on an ongoing basis.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 -
Bio form updated for volunteering for board or committee service
Form is customized to the user’s experience and interest.
Thursday, May 14, 2020